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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