Looks disdainfully (6)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
sneers
(Other definitions for sneers that I've seen before include "Makes scornful remark, derides" , "Expresses cynical contempt" , "Smiles contemptuously" , "Jeers, derides" , "Contemptuous or scornful remarks" .)