"不屑一顾" is a strong idiomatic expression used to show complete disdain or contempt for something or someone, implying that it is not even worth a glance. It often appears in formal or literary contexts but is also used in everyday speech to emphasize dismissiveness.
Common Collocations
不屑一顾 + 名词 (e.g., 不屑一顾的批评): to express disdain towards a specific thing.
对...不屑一顾: a common pattern to indicate disdain towards a person, opinion, or matter.
Pragmatic Effect
Using 不屑一顾 signals a speaker's strong rejection or disregard, often to assert confidence or superiority. It can convey a dismissive attitude that may sound harsh or arrogant, so use it carefully depending on the social context.
Contrast with Similar Expressions
Unlike simply ignoring (忽视), 不屑一顾 carries a stronger emotional tone of contempt. It differs from 不理, which means 'not to pay attention' but lacks the contemptuous nuance.
屑 literally means 'crumbs' or 'bits', metaphorically indicating something trivial or worthless.
一顾 means 'a glance' or 'a look back'. Together, the phrase means 'not even worth a glance'.
사용법과 뉘앙스
"不屑一顾"는 어떤 대상이나 사람을 완전히 경멸하여 쳐다보지 않는다는 뜻의 관용구입니다. 이는 그 대상이 전혀 가치 없다고 여긴다는 강한 부정과 경멸의 의미를 담고 있습니다. 주로 문어체나 격식 있는 상황에서 쓰이지만 일상 대화에서도 무시하는 태도를 강조할 때 사용됩니다.
