Disdainful Meaning in English

word

US

diz-DAYN-fuhl

UK

diz-DAYN-fuhl

परिभाषा

Showing a lack of respect or looking down on someone or something, as if you think they are unworthy.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Used in formal or descriptive writing. Often describes facial expressions, tones, or attitudes that communicate contempt. Common collocations: 'disdainful look', 'disdainful tone'. Not to be confused with 'disgusted' (strong dislike) or 'arrogant' (thinking oneself superior).

• Spanish: desdeñoso - despectivo
• Portuguese (BR): desdenhoso - desprezível (atitude)
• Portuguese (PT): desdenhoso - desprezível (atitude)
• Chinese (Simplified): 轻蔑的 - 鄙视的
• Chinese (Traditional): 輕蔑的 - 鄙視的
• Hindi: तिरस्कारपूर्ण
• Arabic: مليء بالازدراء - متعالٍ
• Bengali: অবজ্ঞাসূচক - তাচ্ছল্যপূর্ণ
• Russian: презрительный
• Japanese: 軽蔑的な - 見下した
• Vietnamese: khinh bỉ - tỏ vẻ coi thường
• Korean: 경멸하는 - 무시하는
• Turkish: küçümseyici - aşağılayıcı
• Urdu: تحقیر آمیز - کم تر سمجھنے والا
• Indonesian: mencemooh - penuh penghinaan

उदाहरण वाक्य

He gave her a disdainful look.

basic

Her disdainful attitude made everyone uncomfortable.

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He spoke in a disdainful tone.

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She raised her eyebrow in a disdainful way when he made the suggestion.

natural

People often avoid those who are always disdainful toward others.

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You don't have to be so disdainful about everything you disagree with.

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