disdain in Latin
disdain in Latin is despectio, fastus, aspernor — disdain means a feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.
disdain in Latin
despectio
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
fastus
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
aspernor
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
despicio
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
dēdignor
(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 Latin?
"disdain" in Latin is despectio, fastus, aspernor. 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 Latin, "disdain" is despectio, fastus, aspernor.
Are there other ways to say "disdain" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "disdain": despectio, fastus, aspernor, despicio, dēdignor.
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