verächtlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abject adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- derisively adv In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.
- disdainful adj Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
- disrespectful adjective Showing a lack of respect; rude or discourteous.
- scornful adj Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
- snide adjective Making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments.
- withering adjective Extremely harsh or scornful, intended to crush or humiliate.
Senses
verächtlich is used for these senses in English:
- abject Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
- derisively In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.
- disdainful Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
- disrespectful Lacking respect.
- scornful Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
- snide Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way.
- snide Tricky; deceptive; false; spurious; contemptible.
- withering Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.
abject — full definition
- adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- adj Lacking self-respect or dignity; deserving contempt.