Desdén (en. Contempt)

/dezˈden/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Attitude of disdain or contempt for something or someone.

The disdain he showed towards his peers isolated him from the group.

El desdén que mostró hacia sus compañeros lo aisló del grupo.

Feeling of contempt and devaluation.

His disdain for traditions was evident.

Su desdén por las tradiciones era evidente.

Manifestation of indifference or lack of respect.

She looked at him with disdain, as if he weren't worth her time.

Lo miró con desdén, como si no valiera la pena.

From Latin 'desdĭnus', meaning 'scorn'.

to look at with disdain

To show contempt when observing something or someone.

mirar con desdén

to speak with disdain

To express oneself in a derogatory manner about a topic or a person.

hablar con desdén

to act with disdain

To behave in a way that demonstrates contempt or indifference.

actuar con desdén

to despise

To consider someone or something as inferior or unworthy of attention.

despreciar

slight

Action or expression that shows contempt or lack of attention.

desaire

indifference

Lack of interest or concern towards something.

indiferencia

To take lightly

That comment was a disdain towards his work.

Ese comentario fue un desdén hacia su trabajo.

To scorn without losing one's composure

He always responds with disdain instead of getting angry.

Siempre responde con desdén en vez de enojarse.