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    Despreciaba (en. Despised)

    /des-pre-θiˈaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To show no appreciation or respect for something or someone.
    She despised the opinions of others.
    Ella despreciaba las opiniones de los demás.
    To consider something as inferior or worthless.
    She despised his effort by not acknowledging his work.
    Despreciaba su esfuerzo al no reconocer su trabajo.
    To reject or ignore something that is considered unimportant.
    She despised the rules that she considered unfair.
    Despreciaba las reglas que consideraba injustas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'despretiāre', which means 'to undervalue'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to despise someone
    Not valuing that person, considering them inferior.
    despreciar a alguien
    to despise an effort
    To ignore or not acknowledge the effort made by someone.
    despreciar un esfuerzo

    Related Words

    disdain
    Attitude or feeling of not valuing something or someone.
    desprecio
    devaluation
    Process of making something lose value or importance.
    desvalorización

    Slang Meanings

    Not taking into account something that is considered of little relevance.
    She despised the negative comments on social media.
    Ella despreciaba los comentarios negativos en redes sociales.
    To have a haughty attitude towards others.
    His way of speaking despised everyone at the meeting.
    Su forma de hablar despreciaba a todos en la reunión.