Adjective / Adverb
verächtlich
disparaging, contemptuous, disdainful, scornful
C2
rank #11,007
Meanings
Adjective
- disparaging, contemptuous, disdainful, scornful
- despicable, detestable
Adverb
- scornfully
Example sentence
Er machte ein paar abfällige und verächtliche Bemerkungen.
He made some derogatory and disparaging remarks.
Usage
- ein verächtlicher Blick — A contemptuous or disdainful look.
- verächtlich / verachtenswert — Showing contempt versus deserving contempt; distinguish the direction of judgement.
Er antwortete nur mit einem verächtlichen Lächeln.
He answered only with a contemptuous smile.