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Scornful

/skˈɔrnfəl/
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(adj) Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.

Mary was scornful of Tom.
He was scornful of the danger.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ expression made it clear he had no respect for the proposal.

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