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dédaigneux — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aloof adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
  • contemptuous adj Showing or feeling contempt; scornful and disrespectful.
  • disdainful adj Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
  • scornful adj Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.

Senses

dédaigneux is used for these senses in English:

  • aloof Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
  • contemptuous Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
  • contumelious (archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; exhibiting an insolent or disdainful attitude.
  • disdainful Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
  • orgulous Proud; haughty; disdainful.
  • scornful Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.

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