Disdainful Meaning in English
word
dɪsˈdeɪnfəɫ
diz-DAYN-fuhl
dɪsdˈeɪnfəl
diz-DAYN-fuhl
Definition
Showing a lack of respect or looking down on someone or something, as if you think they are unworthy.
Usage & Nuances
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 - despectivoPortuguese (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: तिरस्कारपूर्णArabic: مليء بالازدراء - متعالٍBengali: অবজ্ঞাসূচক - তাচ্ছল্যপূর্ণRussian: презрительныйJapanese: 軽蔑的な - 見下したVietnamese: khinh bỉ - tỏ vẻ coi thườngKorean: 경멸하는 - 무시하는Turkish: küçümseyici - aşağılayıcıUrdu: تحقیر آمیز - کم تر سمجھنے والاIndonesian: mencemooh - penuh penghinaan
Example Sentences
He gave her a disdainful look.
basic
Her disdainful attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
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He spoke in a disdainful tone.
basic
She raised her eyebrow in a disdainful way when he made the suggestion.
natural
People often avoid those who are always disdainful toward others.
natural
You don't have to be so disdainful about everything you disagree with.
natural