Disdainer: meaning, definitions and examples
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disdainer
[ dɪsˈdeɪnər ]
person who shows contempt
Disdainer is a person who displays contempt or scorn towards others, often considering themselves superior. They may look down upon others and belittle them, showing a lack of respect or regard for their feelings or opinions. Disdain can be conveyed through body language, tone of voice, or words.
Synonyms
contemptuous person, haughty individual, snob
Examples of usage
- The disdainer rolled their eyes when they heard the suggestion.
- She spoke with such disdain that it was clear she was a disdainer.
- His smirk revealed his true nature as a disdainer.
Translations
Translations of the word "disdainer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desdenhador
🇮🇳 तिरस्कार करने वाला
🇩🇪 Verächter
🇮🇩 pencemooh
🇺🇦 зневажливець
🇵🇱 pogardzający
🇯🇵 軽蔑者
🇫🇷 méprisant
🇪🇸 desdeñoso
🇹🇷 küçümseyen
🇰🇷 경멸하는 사람
🇸🇦 المحتقر
🇨🇿 pohrdající
🇸🇰 pohŕdavý
🇨🇳 鄙视者
🇸🇮 prezirljiv
🇮🇸 fyrirlitlegur
🇰🇿 менсінбеуші
🇬🇪 დამცინავი
🇦🇿 nifrət edən
🇲🇽 desdeñoso
Word origin
The word 'disdainer' originates from the Middle English word 'disdeinen', which in turn comes from the Old French word 'desdaignier'. The concept of disdain has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with notions of hierarchy, pride, and superiority.
See also: disdain, disdainful, disdainfully.