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disdainfully

dis·dain·fully

uncommon

adverb

1.

in a proud and domineering manner

  • “he treated his staff cavalierly”
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2.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

  • “she spoke of him contemptuously”
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Origin

From disdainful + -ly.

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