contemptuously
Pronunciación: [kənˈtɛmptʃuəsli]
Palabra
Contexto: «attitude»
(adverb) in a way that shows you think someone or something is not worthy of respect. It’s like when someone talks about another person as if they are not important or are silly.
Ejemplo
She spoke contemptuously about the team's performance, believing they could do much better.
Ejemplo
He didn’t treat his friends contemptuously; instead, he showed them kindness and respect.
Ejemplo
Why did she look at him contemptuously when he made that comment?
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.
Ejemplo
The teacher explained the lesson without contemptuously dismissing any student's questions.
Ejemplo
He didn’t react contemptuously to the criticism; he listened carefully instead.
Ejemplo
Did she really respond contemptuously to his suggestion?
0s0s