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supercilious

/ˌsupɚˈsɪliəs/ · 12 letters · 9 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; ; ; ; ; ; ;, W.L.Shirer

    some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines

  2. adjective

    expressive of contempt

    curled his lip in a supercilious smile

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