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halveksiva — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contemptuous adj Showing or feeling contempt; scornful and disrespectful.
  • demeaning adjective Making someone feel humiliated or lowered in dignity.
  • disparaging adjective Insulting or belittling; expressing a low opinion of someone or something.
  • scornful adj Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.

Senses

halveksiva is used for these senses in English:

  • contemptuous Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
  • demeaning Degrading; that degrades.
  • disparaging Insulting, ridiculing.
  • scornful Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.

Related Finnish words