desprecio

/desˈpɾeθjo/

contempt

Siente un gran desprecio por la corrupción.

He feels great contempt for corruption.

formalinformal

A feeling of scorn or contempt toward someone or something considered unworthy or inferior.

Su actitud muestra desprecio hacia las normas sociales.

His attitude shows contempt for social norms.

Often used to express strong disapproval or disdain.

Collocations

Use 'desprecio' to convey a strong sense of disdain or contempt, often in formal or serious contexts.

From Latin 'despectus', meaning 'looked down upon' or 'disdain'.

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express strong negative feelings toward someone or something.

des-

down

prefix

-precio

to look

root

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