scornfulness

Definitions

The quality or state of feeling or expressing contempt or disdain.

A derisive or mocking attitude toward someone or something considered unworthy.

Examples

Her tone was filled with such scornfulness that it silenced the entire room.

He looked at the proposal with obvious scornfulness, dismissing it before even reading the details.

The politician's scornfulness toward his opponents only served to alienate his moderate supporters.

Synonyms

contempt disdain derision scorn haughtiness arrogance disrespect

Antonyms

respect admiration reverence esteem humility approval regard