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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 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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