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Disdain
01
the feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or consideration
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
02
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
to disdain
01
to think of someone as unworthy of respect and attention
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
disdain
3rd person singular
disdains
Present participle
disdaining
Past simple
disdained
Past participle
disdained
Examples
He openly disdained the suggestion, considering it beneath his expertise.
02
to not do something because of feeling superior
Examples
She disdained attending the party, feeling that it was too trivial for her.
Lexical Tree
disdainful
disdain
