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contemptuous [kənˈtɛmptjʊəs] adj
(when predicative, often foll by of) showing or feeling contempt; disdainful contemptuously adv contemptuousness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
contemptuous adjective scornful, insulting, arrogant, withering, sneering, cavalier, condescending, haughty, disdainful, insolent, derisive, supercilious, high and mighty, on your high horse (informal) She gave a contemptuous little laugh and walked away. civil, mannerly, humble, polite, gracious, respectful, courteous, deferential, obsequious Translations contemptuous [kənˈtemptjʊəs] ADJ [person] → desdeñoso (of con) [manner] → despreciativo, desdeñoso; [gesture] → despectivo to be contemptuous of → desdeñar, menospreciar contemptuous adj manner, gesture, look → geringschätzig, verächtlich; person → herablassend; laugh, sneer, remark, reference → verächtlich; to be contemptuous of somebody/something → jdn/etw verachten; she was quite contemptuous of my offer → sie reagierte ziemlich verächtlich auf mein Angebot contemptuous [kənˈtɛmptjʊəs] adj (person) contemptuous (of) → sprezzante (di); (manner, gesture) → sprezzante, altezzoso/a, sdegnoso/a contemptuous [kənˈtɛmptjʊəs] adj (person) contemptuous (of) → sprezzante (di); (manner, gesture) → sprezzante, altezzoso/a, sdegnoso/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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said the Retraction, with contemptuous vulgarity of speech. (replied my Husband in a most nobly contemptuous Manner) and dost thou then imagine that there is no other support for an exalted mind (such as is my Laura's) than the mean and indelicate employment of Eating and Drinking? His smile impressed me as cynical and a trifle contemptuous. |
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