pshaw

Old-fashioned scornful interjection

Pshaw is an old-fashioned expression, seen mostly in writing to express someone’s contempt or disbelief.

dismissal

pooh

Exclamation of contempt

  • pfftScoffing exhalation
  • bahContemptuous interjection
  • humphGrunt of disdain

harrumph · tut · fie · nonsense · balderdash · rubbish · hogwash · tommyrot · fiddlesticks · piffle

interjection

phooey

Interjection expressing contempt

  • poohExclamation of contempt
  • bahContemptuous interjection
  • humphGrunt of disdain

tut · fie · pfft · harrumph · tsk · hmph · ugh · ahem · huh · meh

derision

scorn

Hostile dismissive feeling

mockery · ridicule · scoff · jeer · dismissiveness · condescension · disparagement · belittlement · snort · rebuff

disbelief

skepticism

Disposition toward doubt

cynicism · suspicion · mistrust · questioning · rejection · denial · scoffing · dubious · unconvinced

antiquated

old-fashioned

Belonging to earlier times

  • datedOld-fashioned or courted
  • archaicBelonging to earlier times
  • quaintAttractively unfamiliar, outdated

Victorian · bygone · outmoded · fusty · genteel · prim · stuffy · affected · melodramatic · theatrical

Categories
Opposites
acceptance vs dismissal

pshawyes

Opposite of no

agreed · absolutely · indeed · of course · certainly

contempt vs respect

pshawwow

Cry of amazement

bravo · amazing · impressive · brilliant · wonderful

disbelief vs belief

pshawtruly

In a genuine manner

really · no doubt · makes sense · fair enough · I see

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G