Definitions

scouting

[skou-ting] / ˈskaʊ tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

disdainful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aloof arrogant averse contemptuous derisive haughty unsympathetic

WEAK

antipathetic cavalier cold-shoulder contemning cool despising egotistic high-and-mighty hoity-toity indifferent insolent lordly overbearing proud rejecting repudiating sneering snooty supercilious superior toplofty uppity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

humble meek shy sympathetic

WEAK

esteemable favoring loving praising respectful

NOUN

patrol

Synonyms

STRONGEST

garrison vigilance

STRONG

convoying defending escorting lookout policing protecting protection rounds safeguarding sentinel spy watch watching

WEAK

patroler watchperson

Example Sentences

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On Saturday, he was one of about four dozen Scouts, parents and regional Scouting leaders that headed to camp for the first time since the fire, picked up some tools and got dirty.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Scouting is among the areas where numbers have been slashed.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

Scouting reports lauded his versatile pitch mix, which includes a slider, curveball and changeup from a funky low arm-slot delivery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2025

You just alluded to this, but in the fourth episode, we get a peek at the NFL Scouting Combine.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2024

“I got my Scouting Badge in First Aid.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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