Supercilious
[soo-per-sil-ee-uh s] /ˌsu pərˈsɪl i əs/
adjective
1.
haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
supercilious
/ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəs/
adjective
1.
displaying arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference
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