Sordamente (en. Dully)

/sorˈðamən̪te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
It refers to an action performed in a deaf manner or without understanding.
He sullenly accepted the terms without reading the details.
Él sordamente aceptó las condiciones sin leer los detalles.
It indicates that something is done blindly or without due consideration.
The decision was made blindly, without discussing its implications.
La decisión fue tomada sordamente, sin discutir sus implicaciones.
To act in an uninformed manner or without listening.
Sullenly, she ignored her friends' advice.
Sordamente, ella ignoró los consejos de sus amigos.

Etymology

It derives from 'sordo', related to the lack of hearing or attention.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act sullenly
To act without paying attention or consideration to the consequences.
actuar sordamente
to ignore sullenly
To deliberately ignore or not listen.
sordamente ignorar
deaf decision
A decision made without adequate information or discussion.
decisión sorda

Related Words

deaf
That cannot hear or does not hear well.
sordo
deafness
Total or partial loss of hearing.
sordera
neglect
Lack of attention or care.
desatención

Slang Meanings

To act without thinking.
He did what he was told sullenly, without asking why.
Hizo sordamente lo que le dijeron, sin preguntar por qué.
To deliberately ignore.
She sullenly stepped away from the conversation.
Ella sordamente se apartó de la conversación.