περιφρόνηση — meaning in English

English meaning

• contempt noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
• pride noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.
• scorn verb To feel or show strong contempt for someone or something.

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

1. noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
2. noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.

pride — full definition

1. noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.
2. noun An excessive or arrogant sense of one's own importance.
3. noun A group of lions.
4. noun A celebration of LGBTQ identity and rights, often held as an annual parade or festival.

Related Greek words