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scornful in German

scornful in German is verächtlich — scornful means showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.

scornful in German

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adj

Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.

What does "scornful" mean?

adj Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "scornful" in German?

"scornful" in German is verächtlich. scornful means: Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.

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