stared disdainfully at
[/stɛrd dɪsˈdeɪnfəli æt/]
verb phrase
olhou com desdém para
1. to look at someone or something with contempt, scorn, or disrespect for an extended period
She stared disdainfully at the poorly written essay.
Ela olhou com desdém para o ensaio mal escrito.
2. to gaze upon with a superior or dismissive attitude
He stared disdainfully at the modest apartment.
Ele olhou com desdém para o apartamento modesto.
This expression reflects social hierarchies and class distinctions. In Brazilian culture, displaying disdain publicly is considered somewhat rude and unrefined, though it still occurs in contexts of social judgment. In American culture, this behavior is often associated with snobbery or elitism and is generally frowned upon in egalitarian settings.
NYC Slang
gave them the stink eye
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