Meaning
scorn
- contempt
In a sentence
Parla di lui con molto disprezzo.
She talks about him with a lot of scorn.
Perché mi guardi con tanto disprezzo?
Why are you looking at me with so much contempt?
Non provo disprezzo, solo un po' di distanza.
I don't feel scorn, just a bit of distance.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| disprezzo | masculine · singular |
| disprezzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stronger and more literary than disapprovazione; use it for deep negative attitude, not mild criticism.
- Common pattern: provare disprezzo per qualcuno/qualcosa. Also guardare/trattare con disprezzo.
- Don't confuse with dispiacere: they look similar but mean completely different things.