sprezzante — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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.
- disparaging adjective Insulting or belittling; expressing a low opinion of someone or something.
- scornful adj Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
- snide adjective Making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments.
Senses
sprezzante is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
- disparaging Insulting, ridiculing.
- sardonic Scornfully mocking or cynical.
- scornful Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.