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supercilious

adjective

showing or displaying an exaggerated sense of superiority or condescension, often in a manner that is disdainful or arrogant toward others

Despite her academic achievements, the supercilious professor dismissed the students' questions as trivial, failing to recognize their depth.

Also arrogant · condescending · disdainful · haughty

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