contemptuous

kənˈtɛmptʃuəs
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Translation of contemptuous into Russian

Adjective

emotion

showing disdain or disrespect towards someone or something
  • She gave him a contemptuous look.Она бросила на него презрительный взгляд.
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Synonyms and analogies of contemptuous in English

adj.disdainfulscornfulMore synonyms

Examples of contemptuous in a sentence

  • The contemptuous tone in her voice was unmistakable.

Translations of "contemptuous" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
презрительныйadj. - prezritel'ny

She gave a contemptuous laugh, mocking his feeble attempt at an apology.

Она издала презрительный смешок, насмехаясь над его жалкой попыткой извиниться.

The cat gave a contemptuous look to the small dog invading its territory.

Кошка бросила презрительный взгляд на маленькую собаку, вторгшуюся на её территорию.

пренебрежительныйadj. - prenebrezhitel'ny

Hence their contemptuous attitude toward revolutionary struggle.

Отсюда его пренебрежительное отношение к революционной борьбе.

Upbringing methods must preclude contemptuous, cruel, coarse or degrading treatment, insults or exploitation.

Способы воспитания детей должны исключать пренебрежительное, жестокое, грубое, унижающее человеческое достоинство обращение, оскорбление или эксплуатацию детей.

высокомерныйadj. - vysokomerny

you're rude and contemptuous.

ты грубый и высокомерный.

It will be the reign of scientific intelligence, the most aristocratic, despotic, arrogant and contemptuous of all regimes.

Это будет царство научной интеллигенции, самый аристократический, самый деспотический, самый высокомерный и самый презрительный из всех строев.

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contemptuous: Examples and translations in context

He answered the question with his nose in the air, sounding utterly contemptuous.

Он ответил на вопрос с высокомерным видом, прозвучав совершенно презрительно.

The politician's contemptuous attitude towards the press only worsened his public image.

Презрительное отношение политика к прессе только ухудшило его публичный образ.

Hearing their contemptuous whispers, she knew they were talking about her.

Услышав их презрительные шёпоты, она поняла, что они говорят о ней.

At the surprised looks saleswoman answer proud silence and contemptuous stare.

На удивленные взгляды продавщицы отвечайте гордым молчанием и презрительным взглядом.

In a contemptuous gesture, he brushed past her without acknowledging her presence.

Презрительным жестом он прошёл мимо неё, игнорируя её присутствие.

We haven't mentioned how the bankers are somewhat contemptuous of this goal.

Мы не упомянули, что банкиры несколько презрительно относятся к подобной цели.

The artist himself has provoked such a decision his contemptuous attitude toward teachers.

Художник сам спровоцировал такое решение своим презрительным отношениям к преподавателям.

His contemptuous behavior towards the waiter was both rude and disrespectful.

Его презрительное отношение к официанту было и грубым, и неуважительным.

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