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    Desdeñoso (en. Disdainful)

    /desdeˈɲoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One that has or expresses disdain.
    Her disdainful attitude towards the project was evident.
    Su actitud desdeñosa hacia el proyecto fue evidente.
    One that is haughty or disdainful.
    Her disdainful glance made everyone feel uncomfortable.
    Su mirada desdeñosa hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
    One that shows contempt or indifference.
    The disdainful comment he made about the proposal was inappropriate.
    El comentario desdeñoso que hizo sobre la propuesta fue poco apropiado.

    Etymology

    Derives from the noun 'desdén' and the suffix '-oso' which indicates abundance or relation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disdainful glance
    A way of looking that expresses contempt or disdain.
    mirada desdeñosa
    disdainful attitude
    Behavior that reflects contempt or indifference.
    actitud desdeñosa
    disdainful comment
    An observation that denotes mockery or contempt.
    comentario desdeñoso

    Related Words

    disdain
    Feeling of disregard or indifference.
    desdén
    contempt
    Underestimation or lack of respect towards something or someone.
    desprecio
    arrogance
    Attitude of superiority or disdain towards others.
    arrogancia

    Slang Meanings

    Arrogant or disdainful treatment.
    That disdainful attitude is not well viewed at work.
    Esa actitud tan desdeñosa no es bien vista en el trabajo.
    Disguised contempt.
    He made a disdainful comment to his colleagues without realizing it.
    Hizo un comentario desdeñoso a sus colegas sin darse cuenta.