disdainful
adjectiveShowing a belief that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
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adjectiveShowing an exaggerated sense of one's importance or superiority.
Overconfident of superiority
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cavalier
adjectiveShowing a careless or dismissive attitude toward an important matter.
condescending
adjectiveShowing a sense of superiority while appearing to be helpful or polite.
contemptuous
adjectiveShowing that someone or something is regarded as unworthy of respect.
dismissive
adjectiveTreating someone or something as unworthy of serious consideration.
haughty
adjectiveArrogantly proud and disdainful toward others.
patronizing
adjectiveTreating someone with an air of superiority that appears helpful or kind.
supercilious
adjectiveShowing arrogant disdain or an air of superiority.
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