Disdain

noun

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

Word Frequency: 2.2

Definitions

1.nounA feeling of contempt or scorn.

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

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

3.nounThe state of being despised; shame.

4.verbTo regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

5.verbTo be indignant or offended.

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