Meaning & Definition of Disdain in English
English⟶
Disdain
/dɪsden/
noun
1. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- "He was held in contempt"
- "The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
synonym:
- contempt,
- disdain,
- scorn,
- despite
2. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
synonym:
- condescension,
- disdain,
- patronage
verb
1. Look down on with disdain
- "He despises the people he has to work for"
- "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
synonym:
- contemn,
- despise,
- scorn,
- disdain
2. Reject with contempt
- "She spurned his advances"
synonym:
- reject,
- spurn,
- freeze off,
- scorn,
- pooh-pooh,
- disdain,
- turn down