disdain
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISDAIN
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a feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think does not deserve respect
[noncount]
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He glared at the waiter with a look of disdain [=contempt, scorn] on his face.
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He regarded their proposal with disdain.
[singular]
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I have a healthy disdain for companies that mistreat their workers.
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disdain
/dɪsˈdeɪn/
verb
disdains;
disdained;
disdaining
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disdain
/dɪsˈdeɪn/
verb
disdains;
disdained;
disdaining
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISDAIN
[+ object]
formal
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to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or something)
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They disdained him for being weak.
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teenagers who disdain [=loathe, detest] authority
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a critic who disdains [=abhors, hates] all modern art
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She disdains gambling.
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to refuse to do (something) because of feelings of dislike or disapproval
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She disdained to answer their questions.
