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