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   disdain

   /dɪsˈdeɪn/

   noun

   • 1. the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect: "her upper lip curled in disdain"

   verb

   • 1. consider to be unworthy of one's consideration: "he disdained his patients as an inferior rabble" Similar scornderidepour scorn onregard with contemptshow contempt forbe contemptuous aboutsneer atsniff atcurl one's lip atpooh-poohlook down onbelittleundervalueslightdespiseinformal:look down one's nose atturn up one's nose atthumb one's nose atarchaic:contemnrare:misprizeOpposite respectvalue
   • ▪ refuse to do (something) from feelings of pride or superiority: "she remained standing, pointedly disdaining his invitation to sit down" Similar spurnrejectrefuserebuffdisregardignoresnubdeclineturn downbrush asideOpposite accept

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French desdeign (noun), desdeignier (verb), based on Latin dedignari, from de- (expressing reversal) + dignari ‘consider worthy’ (from dignus ‘worthy’).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISDAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Disdain is the feeling of not liking someone or something and thinking that they do not deserve your interest or respect. Learn how to use disdain as a noun and a verb, see examples of disdain in sentences, and find translations of disdain in different languages.

   • English (US)

     DISDAIN meaning: 1. the feeling of not liking someone or...

   • Znaczenie Disdain, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     DISDAIN definicja: 1. the feeling of not liking someone or...

   • Disdainful

     DISDAINFUL definition: 1. showing that someone does not like...

   • Disdainfully

     DISDAINFULLY definition: 1. in a way that shows someone does...

   • Disdain: Thai Translation

     disdain translate: การดูถูกเหยียดหยาม, ดูหมิ่น,...

   • Disdain: German Translation

     disdain translate: die Verachtung, etwas für unter seiner...

   • Disdain: Malay Translation

     disdain translate: memandang hina, membangga diri, mengejek....

   • Disdain: Indonesian Translation

     disdain translate: penghinaan, hina, angkuh, merendahkan,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disdainDisdain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Disdain is a noun or verb that means a feeling of contempt or scorn for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISDAIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DISDAIN meaning: 1. the feeling of not liking someone or something and thinking that they do not deserve your…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › disdainDisdain - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   As a verb, disdain carries an air of self-righteousness not associated with similar words like despise, abhor, detest, loathe and scorn. So if you disdain something, you might reject it with a haughty scoff, "Ha!"

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdisdain noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Disdain is the feeling that somebody/something is not good enough to deserve your respect or attention. Learn how to use this word in sentences, pronounce it and find synonyms and related words.

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   Disdain definition: to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.. See examples of DISDAIN used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISDAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. a feeling or show of superiority and dislike; contempt; scorn 2. to refuse or reject with disdain.... Click for more definitions.