Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

CONTEMPTUOUS

Scornful

The most appropriate synonym of the word "contemptuous" is scornful.

• Contemptuous means "showing a feeling of deep scorn for someone or something."
• Scornful means "showing contempt or disdain."

The other words do not have the same meaning as "contemptuous."

• Conditions means "the state of things in general."
• Circumstance means "a fact or circumstance that affects a situation."
• Plight means "a difficult or unfortunate situation."