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disdain
/dɪsˈdeɪn/
noun
pogarda
Also
lekceważenie(n)
Definition
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
Examples
She looked at him with utter disdain, refusing to acknowledge his presence.
Spojrzała na niego z całkowitą pogardą, odmawiając uznania jego obecności.
He treated their suggestions with disdain, believing them to be foolish.
Potraktował ich sugestie z lekceważeniem, uważając je za głupie.
Synonyms
Collocations
utter disdaintreat with disdainfeeling of disdain
verb
gardzić
Also
lekceważyć
Definition
To regard someone or something as unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
Examples
He disdained their attempts to help, preferring to struggle alone.
Gardził ich próbami pomocy, woląc zmagać się samemu.
She disdained to answer their rude questions, walking away instead.
Zlekceważyła ich niegrzeczne pytania, odchodząc zamiast odpowiadać.
Collocations
disdain to do somethingdisdain someone's efforts
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