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    Desdeñosamente (en. Contemptuously)

    /dez.den.ɪ̞o̞sament̪e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    In a way that expresses disdain or contempt.
    She responded disdainfully to the criticism.
    Ella respondió desdeñosamente a las críticas.
    With an air of contempt.
    She looked disdainfully at her interlocutor.
    Miró desdeñosamente a su interlocutor.
    In a mocking or derogatory manner.
    He spoke disdainfully about the opinions of others.
    Habló desdeñosamente sobre las opiniones de los demás.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'desdén', which means disdain or scorn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look at with disdain
    To look at someone with contempt.
    mirar con desdén
    to speak disdainfully
    To speak in a derogatory manner towards someone or something.
    hablar desdeñosamente
    to act with disdain
    To behave with scorn or contempt.
    actuar con desdén

    Related Words

    disdain
    Feeling of contempt towards something or someone.
    desdén
    derogatory
    That shows contempt.
    despectivo
    contempt
    Lack of respect or consideration towards something.
    menosprecio

    Slang Meanings

    With contempt
    He said it in a disdainfully amusing tone.
    Lo dijo con un tono desdeñosamente divertido.
    With irony
    He commented disdainfully about his friend's new style.
    Comentó desdeñosamente sobre el nuevo estilo de su amiga.