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.