disdain

CEFRB2

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A strong feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • It is necessary to have a healthy disdain for wealth.

  • Tom didn't notice the look of disdain on Mary's face.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈsteɪn/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being despised; shame.

  2. A feeling of contempt or scorn.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

More examples

In context

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

  • Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes.

  • He that with ſhepheards and a litle ſpoyle, Durſt in diſdaine of wrong and tyrannie, Defend his freedome gainſt a Monarchie: What will he doe ſupported by a king?

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Quick test

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Origin

noun

From Middle English disdeynen, from Old French desdeignier (modern French dédaigner).