Dédaigneusement (en. Disdainfully)

/de.dɛ.ɲø.zmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a way that shows disdain.
She responded disdainfully to the question.
Elle a répondu dédaigneusement à la question.
With a condescending attitude.
He looked at the group disdainfully.
Il a regardé le groupe dédaigneusement.
In rejecting something with contempt.
He disdainfully ignored her suggestions.
Il a dédaigneusement ignoré ses suggestions.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'disdain', from the Latin 'dedignari'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to look disdainfully
To look with contempt or condescension.
regarder dédaigneusement
to speak disdainfully
To speak in a haughty or arrogant manner.
parler dédaigneusement

Related Words

disdain
Open rejection or contempt for someone or something.
dédain
arrogance
Attitude of superiority or contempt towards others.
arrogance

Slang Meanings

To not care about
He disdainfully dismissed my concerns.
Il se foutait de mes préoccupations dédaigneusement.
To skip over
She disdainfully skipped over others' ideas.
Elle a zappé les idées des autres dédaigneusement.