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desdenhosamente

[dez-de-nyo-za-MEN-te]
adverb
disdainfully, scornfully, contemptuously
1. In a manner expressing disdain, scorn, or contempt; with a dismissive or haughty attitude
She looked at him disdainfully and turned away.
Ela o olhou desdenhosamente e se virou para longe.
2. In a way that shows superiority and lack of respect
He spoke disdainfully about their efforts.
Ele falou desdenhosamente sobre os esforços deles.
Synonyms
desdenharescarnecidamentedepreciativamentearrogantementealtivamente
Antonyms
respeitosamentehumildementecortesmenteadmirativamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desdenhosamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
desdenhosamente
Standard usage; formal and literary register

Related Idioms & Phrases

com um ar de desdem
de forma desdeanhosa
com soberba
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