diwyneb

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh diwyneb. Analysable as di- (“-less”) +‎ wyneb (“face”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

diwyneb (feminine singular diwyneb, plural diwyneb, equative mor ddiwyneb, comparative mwy diwyneb, superlative mwyaf diwyneb)

  1. contemptuous, disrespectful
    Synonyms: dirmygus, diystyriol

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “diwyneb”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “diwyneb”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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