contempt in Portuguese
contempt in Portuguese is desprezo, contempto, desdém — contempt means a feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
contempt in Portuguese
desprezo
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
contempto
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
desdém
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
desacato
(legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
What does "contempt" mean?
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noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
"She looked at the offer with open contempt."
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noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.
"He was held in contempt for refusing to answer."
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contempt in a sentence
- She looked at the offer with open contempt.
- He was held in contempt for refusing to answer.
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What is "contempt" in Portuguese?
"contempt" in Portuguese is desprezo, contempto, desdém. contempt means: A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
How do you use "contempt" in a sentence?
Example: "She looked at the offer with open contempt." In Portuguese, "contempt" is desprezo, contempto, desdém.
Are there other ways to say "contempt" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "contempt": desprezo, contempto, desdém, desacato.
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