Despreciativa (en. Contemptuous)

des-pre-ci-a-ti-va

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to an attitude or comment that belittles another person or thing.

Her contemptuous comment about the team's work was very inappropriate.

Su comentario despreciativa hacia el trabajo del equipo fue muy inapropiado.

Describes a term or expression that denotes disdain or lack of respect.

She used contemptuous language when speaking about her colleagues.

Utilizó un lenguaje despreciativa al hablar de sus colegas.

Indicates a negative evaluative stance that can hurt feelings.

Each time she criticizes others in a contemptuous manner, she creates a hostile environment.

Cada vez que critica de manera despreciativa a los demás, crea un ambiente hostil.

Derives from the verb 'despreciar', which comes from the Latin 'desprectiare'.

contemptuous attitude

A way of proceeding that implies disdain towards others.

actitud despreciativa

contemptuous comment

An observation that denotes disdain or devaluation.

comentario despreciativo

disdain

Feeling of disdain or contempt towards a person or thing.

desprecio

derogatory

That has or displays contempt.

despectivo

contempt

Lack of appreciation or consideration towards something or someone.

menosprecio

Aggressive criticism

That phrase was just a contemptuous criticism.

Esa frase fue solo una crítica despreciativa.

Subtle mocking

Her comments had a contemptuous tone that did not go unnoticed.

Sus comentarios tenían un tono despreciativa que no pasó desapercibido.