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contemptuous in Italian

contemptuous in Italian is sprezzante, sdegnoso — contemptuous means showing or feeling contempt; scornful and disrespectful.

contemptuous in Italian

sprezzante
adj
Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
sdegnoso
adj
Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

What does "contemptuous" mean?

  1. adj Showing or feeling contempt; scornful and disrespectful.
    "He gave a contemptuous laugh at the suggestion."
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contemptuous in a sentence

  • He gave a contemptuous laugh at the suggestion.

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What is "contemptuous" in Italian?

"contemptuous" in Italian is sprezzante, sdegnoso. contemptuous means: Showing or feeling contempt; scornful and disrespectful.

How do you use "contemptuous" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a contemptuous laugh at the suggestion." In Italian, "contemptuous" is sprezzante, sdegnoso.

Are there other ways to say "contemptuous" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "contemptuous": sprezzante, sdegnoso.

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