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Meaning of disdain

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

disdain

Pronunciation:/dɪsˈdeɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A feeling of contempt or scorn.

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

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

  3. The state of being despised; shame.

verb

Definitions

  1. To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

  2. To be indignant or offended.