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viewed disdainfully

[vjuːd dɪsˈdeɪnfəli]
verb phrase
olhou com desdém
1. looked at someone or something with contempt, scorn, or a feeling of superiority
She viewed the proposal disdainfully, dismissing it without consideration.
Ela olhou a proposta com desdém, rejeitando-a sem consideração.
2. regarded with a mixture of disgust and disrespect
The critic viewed the amateur performance disdainfully.
O crítico viu a performance amadora com desdém.
NYC Slang
gave it the stink eye
Synonyms
viewed contemptuouslylooked down uponregarded scornfullyviewed with contempteyed disdainfully
Antonyms
viewed respectfullyregarded favorablylooked upon with admirationviewed with approval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhou com desdém
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
olhou com desdém
Common urban usage
Rio de Janeiro
olhou com desprezo
Alternative common form
Portugal
olhou com desdém
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn one's nose up at
look down one's nose at
view with a jaundiced eye
look daggers at
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