What does "desdén" mean in English?

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Spanish

desdén

English

disdain

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Alternative translations of "desdén"

scorn
contempt
derision
disrespect

Examples of how to use "desdén" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo miró con un gesto de desdén.
English
He looked at him with a gesture of disdain.
Spanish
Ella miró con desdén al invitado.
English
She looked at the guest with disdain.
Spanish
Respondió con desdén y se fue.
English
He responded with disdain and left.
Spanish
Su desdén hería a los demás.
English
His disdain hurt others.
Spanish
No escondas tu desdén en clase.
English
Don't hide your disdain in class.

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