disdainful

1. Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

   He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back.

   She glimpsed at the people whom she had left behind, and smirked in the most disdainful manner towards them.

   geringschätzig, verächtlich

   презри́тельныйprezrítelʹnyj, пренебрежи́тельныйprenebrežítelʹnyj

   прези́рливийprezýrlyvyj, пого́рдливийpohórdlyvyj

   having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

1. Dan isn't an arrogant and disdainful guy.

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2. Billy's disdainful remarks mock the cultural backgrounds of non-native speakers.

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3. She pooh-poohed the idea with a disdainful wave of her hand.

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4. The English teacher's disdainful remarks discourage non-native speakers from expressing themselves.

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5. The English teacher's disdainful attitude towards non-native speakers reveals their lack of empathy.

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