Disdain: meaning, definitions and examples
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disdain
[ dɪsˈdeɪn ]
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.
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.