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    Desprecio (en. Contempt)

    /desˈpɾeθjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Feeling of rejection or disdain towards something or someone.
    His contempt for lies is evident.
    Su desprecio por las mentiras es evidente.
    Attitude or behavior that manifests this feeling.
    The contempt he showed regarding the situation was unacceptable.
    El desprecio que mostró ante la situación fue inaceptable.
    Lower value assigned to something.
    The contempt for his work was reflected in the criticism.
    El desprecio por su trabajo se reflejó en la crítica.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'despectus', which means 'to look down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have contempt
    To show disdain or lack of consideration for something.
    tener desprecio
    contempt for others
    Attitude of not valuing other people.
    desprecio por los demás
    contempt towards authority
    Lack of respect or consideration for authority figures.
    desprecio hacia la autoridad

    Related Words

    to despise
    To undervalue or not appreciate something or someone.
    despreciar
    contemptuous
    That shows contempt.
    despectivo
    disdain
    Feeling of contempt or indifference.
    desdén

    Slang Meanings

    Total rejection of something considered unworthy.
    I have contempt for lies.
    Le tengo desprecio a las mentiras.
    Lack of respect towards groups or ideologies.
    His contempt for politics was known among his friends.
    Su desprecio por la política era conocido entre sus amigos.