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Distainful

Definition:

Distainful is an adjective that describes a feeling or expression of contempt or scorn towards someone or something.

Examples:

As an adjective:

1. His distainful glare made it clear that he thought very little of her abilities.

2. The distainful tone in her voice revealed her true feelings towards the proposal.

3. They displayed a distainful attitude towards the new recruits.

As an adverb:

1. He looked away distainfully as the politician made false promises.

2. She spoke distainfully of the restaurant, claiming their food was of poor quality.

3. The manager sent him out of the room with a distainful wave of his hand.

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