Disdain: meaning, definitions and examples

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disdain

[ dɪsˈdeɪn ]

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feeling

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

Synonyms

contempt, disregard, disrespect, scorn

Examples of usage

He regarded the suggestion with disdain.
She showed disdain for his opinion.

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action

To regard or treat with haughty contempt; to scorn.

Synonyms

despise, look down on, reject, snub

Examples of usage

She disdained his offer of help.
He disdained to answer her question.

Translations

Translations of the word "disdain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desdém

🇮🇳 घृणा

🇩🇪 Verachtung

🇮🇩 penghinaan

🇺🇦 презирство

🇵🇱 pogarda

🇯🇵 軽蔑 (けいべつ)

🇫🇷 mépris

🇪🇸 desdén

🇹🇷 aşağılama

🇰🇷 경멸 (gyeongmyeol)

🇸🇦 ازدراء

🇨🇿 pohrdání

🇸🇰 pohŕdanie

🇨🇳 蔑视 (mièshì)

🇸🇮 prezir

🇮🇸 fyrirlitning

🇰🇿 менсінбеушілік

🇬🇪 ზიზღი

🇦🇿 nifrət

🇲🇽 desdén

Word origin

The word 'disdain' originated from the Old French word 'desdaignier' which means 'to reject with scorn'. It entered the English language in the 14th century. Over the centuries, 'disdain' has been used to express a strong feeling of contempt or disregard towards someone or something.

See also: disdainer, disdainful, disdainfully.