scornful

[US]/'skɔːnfʊl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. montrant du mépris ou du dédain; irrespectueux, dédaigneux

Example Sentences

scornful of material things

méprisant les biens matériels

His voice was scornful in the extreme.

Sa voix était méprisante à l'extrême.

She flung him a scornful look.

Elle lui lança un regard méprisant.

Scornful dogs will eat dirty puddings.

Les chiens méprisés mangeront des flaques boueuses.

the opposition were scornful of the Prime Minister's proposal.

L'opposition se montra méprisante envers la proposition du Premier ministre.

He opened the door with a scornful look on his face.

Il ouvrit la porte avec un regard méprisant sur son visage.

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