軽視 — meaning in English
keishi
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English meaning
- belittle verb To speak of someone or something as less important or impressive than it really is, often to show contempt.
- disrespect noun A lack of respect or courtesy shown toward someone or something.
- slight adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
Senses
軽視 is used for these senses in English:
- belittle (transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. [from 1782]
- disrespect A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.
- look down on (transitive, idiom) To regard or treat as inferior.
- slight The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
- slight (transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
disrespect — full definition
- noun A lack of respect or courtesy shown toward someone or something.
- verb To treat someone without the respect they deserve.