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disdainfully

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[dis-deyn-fuh-lee] / dɪsˈdeɪn fə li /

adverb

  1. in a way that shows contempt or scorn.

    Once disdainfully regarded as mosquito-infested swamps, wetlands today are appreciated for providing critical wildlife habitat, assisting with water purification, and helping to store water during storms and floods.

Etymology

Origin of disdainfully

disdainful ( def. ) + -ly

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