contemptuously
Pronunciación: [kənˈtɛmptʃuəsli]
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Cómo usar contemptuously en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.
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She spoke contemptuously about the team's performance, believing they could do much better.
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He didn’t treat his friends contemptuously; instead, he showed them kindness and respect.
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Why did she look at him contemptuously when he made that comment?
Cómo se pronuncia contemptuously
Pronunciación: [kənˈtɛmptʃuəsli]
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Contexto: «social interaction»
(adverb) acting or speaking in a way that shows strong dislike or disdain for someone or something. Imagine someone rolling their eyes at a classmate's idea and laughing rather than considering it thoughtfully.
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The teacher explained the lesson without contemptuously dismissing any student's questions.
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He didn’t react contemptuously to the criticism; he listened carefully instead.
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Did she really respond contemptuously to his suggestion?