The difference between Disdainful and Scornful

When used as adjectives, disdainful means showing contempt or scorn, whereas scornful means showing scorn or disrespect.

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Disdainful as an adjective:

Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

Examples:

"He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back."

"She glimpsed at the people whom she had left behind, and smirked in the most disdainful manner towards them."