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sneer Meaning in Japanese (sneer 英語 意味)

verb嘲笑う
noun嘲笑
嘲笑う in English:sneer
IPA:a̠d͡za̠wɑ̝wɑ̝wɯ̟ᵝ
Phonetic:あざわらう
Quick Answer • 要約

sneer の日本語の意味は「嘲笑う, 嘲笑」です。 (軽蔑的または嘲笑的な態度で微笑んだり話したりすること。しばしば軽蔑や侮蔑を示す。)

Definitions of Sneer

  1. 1
    verb
    嘲笑う

    To smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner, often indicating disdain or scorn.

    軽蔑的または嘲笑的な態度で微笑んだり話したりすること。しばしば軽蔑や侮蔑を示す。

  2. 2
    noun
    嘲笑

    A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone that expresses disdain.

    軽蔑や侮蔑を表す、軽蔑的または嘲笑的な微笑み、発言、または口調。

Example Sentences

casual

“He couldn't help but sneer at their amateurish attempts.”

彼は彼らの素人じみた試みを嘲笑わずにはいられなかった。

casual

“A sneer played on her lips as she watched him struggle.”

彼が苦労するのを見て、彼女の唇には嘲笑が浮かんだ。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

scoffjeermock

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

praiseadmire

Inflected Word Forms

past tensesneered
present participlesneering
agent nounsneerer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sneer atphrasal_verb

To express contempt or disdain towards someone or something.