disdainful

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

   some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines

2. 2
   adj

   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.

3. 3
   adj

   expressing extreme contempt

Etymology

From disdain + -ful.