disdain in German
disdain in German is Verachtung, Geringschätzung, Missachtung — disdain means a feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.
disdain in German
Verachtung
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
Geringschätzung
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
Missachtung
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
verachten
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
verschmähen
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
What does "disdain" mean?
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noun A feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.
"He looked at the offer with obvious disdain."
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verb To treat someone or something with scorn, as not worth your attention.
"She disdained to answer such a rude question."
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disdain in a sentence
- He looked at the offer with obvious disdain.
- Her disdain for gossip was well known at the office.
- She disdained to answer such a rude question.
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What is "disdain" in German?
"disdain" in German is Verachtung, Geringschätzung, Missachtung. disdain means: A feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.
How do you use "disdain" in a sentence?
Example: "He looked at the offer with obvious disdain." In German, "disdain" is Verachtung, Geringschätzung, Missachtung.
Are there other ways to say "disdain" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "disdain": Verachtung, Geringschätzung, Missachtung, verachten, verschmähen.
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