contemptuous

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

Translation

adj. mostrando desprezo; mostrando desrespeito.

Phrases & Collocations

contemptuous attitude

atitude de desprezo

contemptuous behavior

comportamento desprezível

Example Sentences

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

ela era intolerante e desdenhosa com a maioria da raça humana.

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

Ela é desdenhosa com a minha humilde casa e o meu ambiente pobre.

He was utterly contemptuous of her efforts.

Ele era totalmente desdenhoso com os esforços dela.

the aristocratic classes were contemptuous of those in trade .

as classes aristocráticas eram desdenhosas daqueles que estavam no comércio.

He felt people were contemptuous of his lack of sophistication.

Ele sentia que as pessoas eram desdenhosas da sua falta de sofisticação.

Her voice sounded almost contemptuous.

A voz dela soava quase desdenhosa.

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