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- DictionaryDis·dain/disˈdān/
noun
- 1. the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt: "her upper lip curled in disdain"
verb
- 1. consider to be unworthy of one's consideration: "gamblers disdain four-horse races"
The meaning of DISDAIN is a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn. How to use disdain in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Disdain.
to refuse to do something because you feel you are too important to do it: There were complaints that he disdained to mingle with the common people. See more. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
to feel disdain for someone or something: The older musicians disdain the new, rock-influenced music. disdain to do something formal. to refuse to do something because you feel you are too important to do it: There were complaints that he disdained to mingle with the common people. See more.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. synonyms: contempt, despite, scorn. see more. noun. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient. synonyms: condescension, patronage. see more. verb. look down on with disdain.
to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn. Synonyms: spurn, contemn. Antonyms: accept. to think unworthy of notice, response, etc.; consider beneath oneself: to disdain replying to an insult.
Synonyms for DISDAIN: contempt, hatred, disgust, distaste, scorn, hate, malice, hostility; Antonyms of DISDAIN: respect, admiration, regard, esteem, favor, estimation, acceptance, tolerance.
1. to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn. 2. to think unworthy of notice, response, etc.; consider beneath oneself. to disdain replying to an insult. noun. 3. a feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy; haughty contempt; scorn. SYNONYMS 1. contemn, spurn.
Definition of disdain noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you feel disdain for someone or something, you dislike them because you think that they are inferior or unimportant.
To consider or reject (doing something) as beneath oneself. Disdained receiving an award from the organization; disdained to attend the ceremony. To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt. The feeling, attitude, or expression of disdaining; aloof contempt or scorn.
