Lexic.us

Definition of Disdain

1. Noun. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. "The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

2. Verb. Look down on with disdain. "Sam cannot disdain Sue "; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"

3. Noun. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.

4. Verb. Reject with contempt. "She spurned his advances"

Definition of Disdain

1. n. A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn.

2. v. t. To think unworthy; to deem unsuitable or unbecoming; as, to disdain to do a mean act.

3. v. i. To be filled with scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to be haughty.

Definition of Disdain

1. to scorn [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: scorn

Lexicographical Neighbors of Disdain

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disc harrow disc jockey disc pack disc sequestration disc space disdain (current term) disdained disdainful disdainfully disdainfulness

disdaining disdains disdiaclast disease disease disease-free survival diseased diseased diseasedness diseased person

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