disdain
Meanings
Noun
- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
- A feeling of contempt or scorn.
- That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
- The state of being despised; shame.
Verb
- look down on with disdain
- reject with contempt
- To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
- To be indignant or offended.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English disdeynen, from Old French desdeignier (modern French dédaigner).
Synonyms
abominate, abomination, condescension, contemn, contempt, despisal, despise, despite, freeze off, patronage, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down
Scrabble Score: 9
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