disdainfulness

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dis·dain·ful

(dĭs-dān′fəl)

adj.

Expressive of disdain; scornful and contemptuous. See Synonyms at arrogant.

dis·dain′ful·ly adv.

dis·dain′ful·ness n.

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Noun

disdainfulness - the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

condescension, superciliousness

arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness - overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

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