disdain
IPA: dɪsdˈeɪn
noun
- (uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
- (obsolete) That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
- (obsolete) The state of being despised; shame.
verb
- (transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To be indignant or offended.
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Examples of "disdain" in Sentences
- Burn the wicked wit of Captain Disdain
- Burned by the wicked wit of Captain Disdain
- I've been the butt of his insults and disdain.
- The disdaining remarks enervated the listeners.
- He reacts to the latter with anger and disdain.
- He is known for his disdain of working on the field.
- He has disdained superficial or meretricious effects.
- He was a peasant and the Bolsheviks disdained peasants.
- Let Americans disdain to be the instruments of European greatness
- He disdained the law and encouraged the revival of native practices.
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