supercilious
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Most memorable is the exit of Pozzo and Lucky that finds Pozzo slowly pushing Lucky in his wheelchair—illustrating the idea that there remains a bedrock of humanity even in this supercilious boor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2025
Aldridge’s Stanley is as obtuse as he is supercilious, a dangerous combination for Francis and a hilarious one for us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
He writes like a supercilious bully, throwing a tantrum on the page when confronted with a policy or argument he dislikes.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2025
He accused her comments of being "supercilious lectures from someone who thinks they are superior on these issues".
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2025
Meggie couldn't decide whether it was mocking, supercilious, or just awkward.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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