Definition of Disdain
Disdain
dis·dain
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Feeling or showing contempt or disrespect for something or someone.
e.g. She looked at him with disdain, clearly unimpressed by his excuse.
(verb)
to consider to be unworthy of someone's respect or consideration;
e.g. They disdain any applicant who didn't go to an ivy league college.
(verb)
to look with a scorn;
e.g. She disdained him as a coward and liar.
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