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disdain in Spanish

disdain in Spanish is desdén, desprecio, desdeño — disdain means a feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.

disdain in Spanish

desdén
noun
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
desprecio
noun
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
desdeño
noun
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
despreciar
verb
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
desdeñar
verb
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

What does "disdain" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.
    "He looked at the offer with obvious disdain."
  2. 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 Spanish?

"disdain" in Spanish is desdén, desprecio, desdeño. 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 Spanish, "disdain" is desdén, desprecio, desdeño.

Are there other ways to say "disdain" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "disdain": desdén, desprecio, desdeño, despreciar, desdeñar.

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