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contemptuously

[kənˈtɛmptʃuəsli]
adverb
desdenh​osamente
1. in a manner that shows contempt, scorn, or disdain
He looked at her contemptuously and walked away without a word.
Ele olhou para ela desdenhosamente e saiu sem dizer uma palavra.
2. with a feeling or attitude of viewing someone or something as worthless or deserving no respect
She spoke contemptuously about his ideas.
Ela falou desdenhosamente sobre as ideias dele.
Synonyms
scornfullydisdainfullyderisivelymockinglysneeringly
Antonyms
respectfullyadmiringlyreverentlyhumbly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desdenhosamente
most common usage
São Paulo
desdenhosamente
standard usage
Portugal
desdenhosamente
standard usage; also 'com desprezo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn one's nose up at
look down on someone
treat with contempt
look down one's nose at
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