Definition of Disdain
Disdain
dis·dain
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
feelings of contempt or unworthiness towards someone or something;
e.g. He answered the questions with incredible contempt and disdain.
(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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