contemptuous

[US]/kənˈtemptʃuəs/
[UK]/kənˈtemptʃuəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. mostrando desdén; mostrando falta de respeto.

Phrases & Collocations

contemptuous attitude

actitud desdeñosa

contemptuous behavior

comportamiento desdeñoso

Example Sentences

she was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.

ella era intolerante y despreciativa con la mayoría de la raza humana.

She's contemptuous of my humble home and poor surroundings.

Ella es despreciativa con mi humilde hogar y mis pobres alrededores.

He was utterly contemptuous of her efforts.

Él fue totalmente despreciativo con sus esfuerzos.

the aristocratic classes were contemptuous of those in trade .

las clases aristocráticas eran desdeñosas de aquellos que se dedicaban al comercio.

He felt people were contemptuous of his lack of sophistication.

Él sentía que la gente era despreciativa con su falta de sofisticación.

Her voice sounded almost contemptuous.

Su voz sonaba casi despreciativa.

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