περιφρόνηση — meaning in English
perifronisi
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English meaning
Senses
περιφρόνηση is used for these senses in English:
- contempt (uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
- contempt (legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
- pride Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment that reflects such an attitude (of haughtiness); arrogance.
- scorn (uncountable) Contempt or disdain.
contempt — full definition
- noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
- noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.
pride — full definition
- noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.
- noun An excessive or arrogant sense of one's own importance.
- noun A group of lions.
- noun A celebration of LGBTQ identity and rights, often held as an annual parade or festival.
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