Dédaigné (en. Disdained)

/de.dɛ.ɲe/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: Expressing contempt or indifference.

Example Sentence: He has a disdainful look towards those who do not share his opinions.

Il a un regard dédaigné envers ceux qui ne partagent pas ses opinions.

Definition: Describes a haughty attitude.

Example Sentence: She spoke to him in a disdainful tone that offended him.

Elle lui a parlé d'un ton dédaigné qui l'a froissé.

Definition: One who is not respected or deserves contempt.

Example Sentence: This disdainful attitude towards work is unacceptable.

Cette attitude dédaignée à l'égard du travail est inacceptable.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb to disdain, originating from Latin 'dedagnare'.

Common Phrase: disdainful look

Common Phrase Meaning: A look filled with contempt.

regard dédaigneux

Common Phrase: to have a disdainful air

Common Phrase Meaning: To behave with contempt or indifference.

avoir un air dédaigné

Related Word: to disdain

Related Word Description: To reject something with contempt.

dédaigner

Related Word: disdain

Related Word Description: A feeling of contempt towards something.

dédain

Slang Meaning: To have a very pronounced contemptuous attitude.

Slang Example: He looks at everyone with total disdain.

Il regarde tout le monde avec un dédain total.

Slang Meaning: To act superior.

Slang Example: She behaves as if she is looked down upon by other students.

Elle se comporte comme si elle était dédaignée par les autres étudiants.