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Dipandang sebelah mata

English translation: underestimated

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Indonesian term or phrase:Dipandang sebelah mata
English translation:underestimated
Entered by: Noer Agustien

06:34 Mar 17, 2006
Indonesian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tourism & Travel
Indonesian term or phrase: Dipandang sebelah mata
Padahal, negara ini tadinya dipandang sebelah mata oleh tetangganya.
Noer Agustien
Indonesia
Local time: 07:32
Penjelasan
Explanation:
underestimated (looked down upon).

Prior to this, the country was underestimated by her neighbours.
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Harry Hermawan
Indonesia
Local time: 07:32
Grading comment
Thanks for your help. I agree with all of your answers, but I think underestimated is the most appropriate word.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1belittled
Tyas Pribadi
4Penjelasan
Harry Hermawan
3 -1viewed askance
John Gare (X)


  

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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): -1
viewed askance


Explanation:
From the context it seems likely that 'dipandang sebelah mata' means "viewed with suspicion, mistrust or disapproval". If this is indeed the meaning of the Indonesian source phrase, then 'viewed askance' is a good equivalent in English.

John Gare (X)
Local time: 10:32
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Tyas Pribadi: your term is best for "dicurigai"
5 mins
  -> Thanks Tyas. I see what you mean.
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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
belittled


Explanation:
belittled = diremehkan

Tyas Pribadi
Indonesia
Local time: 07:32
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian, Native in JavaneseJavanese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Hikmat Gumilar: what about disparaged?
56 mins
  -> "disparaged" is good too. And, we can also use "disregarded" or even "snubbed" (a bit rude).
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Penjelasan


Explanation:
underestimated (looked down upon).

Prior to this, the country was underestimated by her neighbours.

Harry Hermawan
Indonesia
Local time: 07:32
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian
Grading comment
Thanks for your help. I agree with all of your answers, but I think underestimated is the most appropriate word.
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