sardonic contempt
adjective
- A disdainful or mocking attitude characterized by a scornful expression or tone, often reflecting a sharp wit or irony that conveys a sense of superiority over the subject of derision.
With a sardonic contempt in his voice, he remarked on the absurdity of their plans, as if they were children playing at being adults.
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