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disdain

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

noun
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🇬🇧 UK

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

🇺🇸 US

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · noun

    A feeling of contempt or scorn.

    “The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.”

  2. Meaning 2 · noun

    That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.

  3. Meaning 3 · noun

    The state of being despised; shame.

  4. Meaning 4 · verb

    To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

  5. Meaning 5 · verb

    To be indignant or offended.

How this word is used

  • Everyday “The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.”
  • Academic “In academic writing, “disdain” can carry a precise technical sense.”
  • Business “In business contexts, “disdain” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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Synonyms

abomination condescension contempt despisal scorn abominate contemn

Antonyms

admiration adoration honor respect reverence admire adore revere

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“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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