disdainful Play adjectiveShowing contempt or lack of respect. SYNONYMS aloofarrogantcondescendingcontemptuouscontumeliousderisivedismissivedisparagingdisrespectfulfull of contempthaughtyhigh and mightyhoity-toityindifferentinsolentinsultingjeeringlordlymockingon one's high horsepatronizingproudscornfulslightingsneeringsniffysnobbishsnottysupercilioussuperioruppishwithering