Added 7 October 2026 disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words In Latin: fastōsus Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about disdainful at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy. He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back. Origin From disdain + -ful. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: contemptuousscornfulinsultingdisrespectfulsniffysupercilioushaughtypridefulswaggeringproudlordlysneering Back to today's word