1. to regard someone or something with contempt, scorn, or a sense of superiority
She looked disdainfully at the proposal and rejected it immediately.
Ela olhou com desdém para a proposta e a rejeitou imediatamente.
2. to gaze at someone with an expression showing disapproval or contempt
He looked disdainfully at the street performers.
Ele olhou com desdém para os artistas de rua.