disdain

//dɪsˈdeɪn//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

1

A feeling of contempt or scorn for someone or something considered unworthy or inferior.

She looked at him with disdain.

Verb

disdainInfinitive
disdainPresent tense
disdainedPast tense
disdainedPast participle
disdainingPresent participle
disdainsThird-person singular
1

To regard or treat with contempt or scorn; to consider beneath oneself.

She disdained his offer of help, believing she could handle everything on her own.

2

To refuse or reject something because of feelings of superiority or contempt.

She disdained the offer of help, believing she could handle everything on her own.

Antonym

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