sneering

• Descreve uma expressão facial, tom de voz ou comentário que expressa desprezo, escárnio ou zombaria. Pode indicar superioridade ou condescendência.

Describes a facial expression, tone of voice, or remark that shows contempt, scorn, or mockery.

1. Expressive of contemptB2formal

   Showing or expressing scorn, mockery, or disdain through facial expression or tone.

   Desdenhoso

   • He gave a sneering look when she made a mistake.
   • Her sneering comment made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The critic's sneering review was harsh and unfair.

   Sinônimoscontemptuousderisivedisdainfuldisparaginginsolentmockingsarcasticscornful

   Antônimoscomplimentaryflatteringrespectful

• Verbo usado para expressar desprezo ou zombaria por meio de expressão facial, tom de voz ou comentário.

A verb used to express contempt or scorn by means of a facial expression, tone of voice, or remark.

1. Express contemptB2formal

   To show scorn or contempt through a mocking smile or facial expression.

   Expressar desprezo

   • He sneered at her suggestion, dismissing it as foolish.
   • The critic sneered at the artist's latest work.
   • She sneered when he mentioned his new job.

   Sinônimosderidejeermockscofftaunt

2. Smile contemptuouslyB2formal

   To smile in a way that shows disrespect or mockery.

   Sorrir com desprezo

   • He sneered contemptuously at the opponent's argument.
   • She sneered, clearly unimpressed by his boast.
   • The bully sneered as he walked past the smaller boy.

   Sinônimossmirk