Desairado (en. Snubbed)

/desaiˈɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has suffered a slight or inconsideration.
He felt slighted by the lack of attention in the meeting.
Se sintió desairado por la falta de atención en la reunión.
One who lacks consideration or respect from others.
The slighted behavior of the audience surprised the artist.
El desairado comportamiento del público sorprendió al artista.
A person who has been the object of disdain or rejection.
He never imagined he would be so slighted at his own party.
Él nunca imaginó que sería tan desairado en su propia fiesta.

Etymology

From the verb 'desairar', which means to disdain or show contempt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to slight someone
To show disdain or contempt towards a person.
desairar a alguien
to be left slighted
To feel surprised and slighted by an action or comment.
quedarse desairado
to make a slight
To behave inconsiderately towards someone.
hacer un desaire

Related Words

slight
Act of disdain or contempt towards someone.
desaire
inconsideration
Lack of respect or attention towards others.
desconsideración
humiliation
Action of making someone feel inferior or belittled.
humillación

Slang Meanings

To feel out of place or ignored in a social group.
I didn't expect that reaction; I felt slighted at the party.
No me esperaba esa reacción, quedé desairado en la fiesta.
To suffer disdain from others.
I feel slighted for not being invited to the wedding.
Me siento desairado por no haber sido invitado a la boda.