Disdainfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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disdainfully

 

[ dɪsˈdeɪnfʊli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

spoken language

In a way that shows a lack of respect or approval; in a disdainful manner.

Synonyms

contemptuously, disrespectfully, scornfully

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him disdainfully.
  • He spoke disdainfully of his opponents.
  • The teacher dismissed the idea disdainfully.
Context #2 | Adverb

written language

In a way that indicates a feeling of superiority or superiority towards someone or something.

Synonyms

arrogantly, haughtily, superiorly

Examples of usage

  • She answered the question disdainfully.
  • He looked down on them disdainfully.

Translations

Translations of the word "disdainfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desdenhosamente

🇮🇳 घृणापूर्वक

🇩🇪 verächtlich

🇮🇩 dengan menghina

🇺🇦 зневажливо

🇵🇱 pogardliwie

🇯🇵 軽蔑して (けいべつして)

🇫🇷 avec dédain

🇪🇸 desdeñosamente

🇹🇷 hor görerek

🇰🇷 경멸스럽게 (gyeongmyeolseureopge)

🇸🇦 بازدراء

🇨🇿 pohrdavě

🇸🇰 pohŕdavo

🇨🇳 轻蔑地 (qīngmiè de)

🇸🇮 zaničljivo

🇮🇸 fyrirlitlega

🇰🇿 менсінбей

🇬🇪 ზიზღით

🇦🇿 təhqirlə

🇲🇽 desdeñosamente

Etymology

The word 'disdainfully' comes from the verb 'disdain' which originated from the Old French 'desdaignier' meaning 'to reject with scorn'. The suffix '-fully' is added to form the adverbial form of 'disdain'. The concept of disdain has been present in human interaction for centuries, reflecting social hierarchies and attitudes of superiority.

See also: disdain, disdainer, disdainful.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,756, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.