Examples of scornful in a Sentence
He's scornful of anyone who disagrees with his political beliefs.
the actress gave the paparazzi a scornful glare before breezing on by them
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Atletico did not believe this was a serious attempt to sign the player, and reacted with more angry and scornful social media posts.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Many who lived through the pandemic—and witnessed this inability to combat the lethal pestilence—developed scornful opinions of the medical profession.
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Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Twelve years ago, while serving as lieutenant governor, Newsom was scornful.
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Dan Walters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Not even the pork choppers were as arrogant and scornful of voting rights as the current mob.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Many who lived through the pandemic—and witnessed this inability to combat the lethal pestilence—developed scornful opinions of the medical profession.
—
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Twelve years ago, while serving as lieutenant governor, Newsom was scornful.
—
Dan Walters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Not even the pork choppers were as arrogant and scornful of voting rights as the current mob.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for scornful
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“Scornful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scornful. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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