Definition of DISDAIN

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

disdain is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
disdain is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disdain is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

disdain is a valid Words With Friends word