contemptuously

• Adverbe signifiant « avec mépris ou dédain ; avec arrogance ». Décrit une action accomplie en considérant que quelqu'un ou quelque chose est indigne d'attention ou méprisable.

An adverb meaning "in a manner showing contempt or scorn; with disdain." It describes an action performed with a feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration.

1. With disdain or scornC1formal

   In a manner that shows a lack of respect or strong disapproval.

   avec mépris

   • He looked contemptuously at the messy room.
   • She spoke contemptuously about the proposal.
   • The critic dismissed the film contemptuously.

   Synonymescondescendinglyderisivelydisdainfullydisparaginglymockinglyscornfullysneeringly

   Antonymesadmiringlyapprovinglyrespectfully