Disdainfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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disdainfully
[ dɪsˈdeɪnfʊli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.