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    Desdén (en. Disdain)

    /desˈðen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is in a state of despair or suffering.
    The disdain of the situation led her to seek help.
    El desdén de la situación la llevó a buscar ayuda.
    An individual who feels humiliated or belittled.
    It was a disdain that mocked his failure.
    Fue un desdén el que se burló de su fallo.
    Someone who finds themselves in an unfavorable position.
    She was in a state of disdain in the fight, she had no chance.
    Ella era un desdén en la pelea, no tenía ninguna oportunidad.

    Etymology

    Derived from the old term 'desdén', from Latin 'desdēnare', which means to despise.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a disdain
    To be in a situation of disadvantage or suffering.
    estar en un desdén
    disdain towards something
    Feeling of contempt or scorn towards something or someone.
    desdén hacia algo

    Related Words

    disdain
    Feeling of contempt.
    desdén
    to despise
    To treat with disdain or contempt.
    despreciar

    Slang Meanings

    A person who behaves contemptuously.
    That guy is a disdain, he always speaks poorly of others.
    Ese tipo es un desdén, siempre habla mal de los demás.
    Someone who feels beneath others.
    She feels like a disdain in her group of friends.
    Ella se siente un desdén en su grupo de amigos.