Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desdenhoso
adjective
des-den-YOH-so
Definition
showing contempt or lack of respect; scornful.
Examples
- His desdenhoso tone made it clear he had no respect for the other person’s opinion.
- She looked at the proposal with a desdenhoso expression, indicating her disapproval.
Meaning
Desdenhoso describes an attitude or demeanor that conveys disdain or a dismissive attitude towards someone or something. It suggests a judgment that something is unworthy of consideration.
Synonyms
- scornful
- contemptuous
- disdainful
- derisive
- dismissive