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    Dédaigne (en. Disdains)

    /de.dɛɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A mindset where one considers something as unworthy of interest or respect.
    His disdain for modern art was evident.
    Son dédaigne pour l'art moderne était évident.
    A manifestation of contempt in attitude or words.
    She displayed disdain for her colleagues' opinions.
    Elle afficha un dédaigne envers les opinions de ses collègues.

    Etymology

    From the verb disdain, derived from the Latin 'dedanare' which means 'to despise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have disdain
    to show contempt or nonchalance towards something.
    avoir du dédaigne
    disdainful
    which expresses disdain.
    dédaigneux
    to act with disdain
    to behave with contempt.
    agir avec dédaigne

    Related Words

    to disdain
    a verb meaning to refuse to give importance or respect.
    dédaigner
    nonchalant
    one who acts with lightness and indifference, often contemptuously.
    désinvolte

    Slang Meanings

    To be in 'I don't care' mode.
    He is so disdainful that he ignores everyone.
    Il est tellement dédaigne qu'il ignore tout le monde.
    To show snobbery.
    She is disdainful when talking about people who don't share her tastes.
    Elle est dédaigne lorsqu'elle parle des gens qui ne partagent pas ses goûts.