despreciativo

despreciativo
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. disdainful
Inés es una persona muy despreciativa, que se cree superior a los demás.Ines is a very disdainful person, who believes herself to be superior to others.
b. scornful
Le pregunté a esa chica si quería bailar conmigo, pero ella ni me contestó. Se limitó a lanzarme una mirada despreciativa.I asked that girl if she wanted to dance with me, but she didn't even answer. She just gave me a scornful look.
c. contemptuous
El jefe trata a sus empleados como si fueran sus inferiores y les habla en un tono muy despreciativo.The boss treats his employees as if they were his inferiors and speaks to them in a very contemptuous tone.
d. disparaging
Estoy harto de tus comentarios despreciativos. Si crees que lo estoy haciendo mal, hazlo tú mismo.I'm sick of your disparaging comments. If you think I'm doing it wrong, do it yourself.
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