scornful

Example Sentences

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He was a main outlet for scornful comments about Iran’s attackers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The politicians, socialites, and Catholic leaders present at the dinner didn’t take the joke well, but their groans weren’t nearly as scornful as the former First Lady’s reaction.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2024

Like most pet owners, I’ve always wondered about Vlada’s doubtless rich inner life, and whether she’s actually as scornful of me as her behavior often suggests.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2023

He’s scornful about John Ray, the experienced financial cleanup artist brought into FTX as its post-bankruptcy CEO to untangle the mess and find whatever assets still exist to pay back customers and creditors.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2023

And then Natalie had added in a scornful voice, “For a fifth grader, anyway.”

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix