Desprecios (en. Contempt)

/desˈpɾeθjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Underestimated value of something.

The scorn he showed about his work was unfair.

Los desprecios que hizo sobre su trabajo fueron injustos.

Indifference or disdain towards something or someone.

His attitude full of contempt made me feel uncomfortable.

Su actitud llena de desprecios me hizo sentir incómodo.

Manifest lack of respect.

The disdain towards his ideas showed great selfishness.

Los desprecios hacia sus ideas mostraron un gran egoísmo.

From the verb despreciar, which comes from the prefix 'des-' and 'precio'.

to make snubs

To act with disdain or contempt.

hacer desprecios

contempt for

Feeling of disdain towards someone or something.

desprecio por

looks of disdain

Looks that express disdain or disinterest.

miradas de desprecio

contempt

Act of considering someone or something as inferior.

menosprecio

disdain

Feeling of contempt or disengagement towards something.

desdén

ignorance

Lack of recognition or appreciation towards something.

desconocimiento

slight

Act of despising or openly rejecting someone.

desaire

Exaggerated contempt.

His disdain always seems like a joke among friends.

Su desprecio siempre parece un chiste entre los amigos.

Mocking or sarcastic tone.

That response was full of contempt.

Esa respuesta estaba llena de desprecios.