Desdeñado (en. Disdained)

/desdeˈnado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That denotes disdain or contempt.

Example Sentence: His disdainful attitude made everyone feel uncomfortable.

Su actitud desdeñada hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.

Definition: That treats something as if it were insignificant.

Example Sentence: The disdainful comment from his boss was unexpected.

El comentario desdeñado de su jefe fue inesperado.

Definition: That expresses disdain by rejecting offers or invitations.

Example Sentence: She responded in a disdainful manner when invited to dinner.

Ella respondió de manera desdeñada cuando la invitaron a la cena.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the verb 'desdénar', which comes from the Latin 'desdēnāre', meaning to disdain.

Common Phrase: look with disdain

Common Phrase Meaning: to observe someone or something with contempt.

mira con desdén

Common Phrase: disdainful attitude

Common Phrase Meaning: behavior that reflects disdain or contempt.

actitud desdeñosa

Related Word: disdain

Related Word Description: Feeling of contempt towards someone or something.

desdén

Related Word: disdainful

Related Word Description: That shows disdain.

desdeñoso

Related Word: contempt

Related Word Description: Feeling of lack of appreciation for someone or something.

desprecio

Slang Meaning: To refuse to participate in something considered insignificant.

Slang Example: He became disdainful when offered a job he didn't like.

Se volvió desdeñado cuando le ofrecieron un trabajo que no le gustaba.

Slang Meaning: Indifferent treatment towards something that is not interesting.

Slang Example: She looked at him disdainfully while talking about his new project.

Lo miró de manera desdeñada al hablar de su nuevo proyecto.