DISDAIN

/dɪsˈdeɪn/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 10

Definition

  1. noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. — synonyms: contempt, scorn, despite
  2. noun a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient. — synonyms: condescension, patronage
  3. verb look down on with disdain. — synonyms: contemn, despise, scorn
  4. verb reject with contempt. — synonyms: reject, spurn, freeze_off, scorn, pooh-pooh, turn_down

Examples

  • “The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.”

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