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    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.