English dictionary
disdain
nounPronunciation
dɪsˈdeɪn
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
noun
- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
verb
- reject with contempt
verb
- look down on with disdain
Example sentences
he was held in contempt
the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
She spurned his advances
He despises the people he has to work for
The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately