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gazed disdainfully

[geɪzd dɪsˈdeɪnfəli]
verb phrase
olhou com desdém
1. looked at someone or something with a steady, fixed look while expressing contempt, scorn, or superiority
She gazed disdainfully at the poorly written essay.
Ela olhou com desdém para o ensaio mal escrito.
2. regarded with a dismissive or contemptuous stare
The critic gazed disdainfully at the amateur painting.
O crítico olhou com desprezo para a pintura amadora.
NYC Slang
gave someone the stink eye with attitude
Synonyms
looked scornfullystared contemptuouslyregarded haughtilyeyed disdainfullyobserved scornfully
Antonyms
gazed admiringlylooked fondlyregarded respectfullyeyed warmly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhou com desdém
most common usage
São Paulo
olhou com desprezo
slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
olhou com altivez
emphasizes arrogance more than scorn

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn one's nose up at
look down on someone
give someone the evil eye
look askance at
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