disdain

[Dis*dain·]

If you feel that something isn't worthy of your consideration, you may disdain it (or treat it with disdain).

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A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn.

Noun
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Noun
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

Verb
reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"

Verb
look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don''t catch on immediately"

v. t.
A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn.

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

v. t.
The state of being despised; shame.

v. t.
To think unworthy; to deem unsuitable or unbecoming; as, to disdain to do a mean act.

v. t.
To reject as unworthy of one's self, or as not deserving one's notice; to look with scorn upon; to scorn, as base acts, character, etc.

v. i.
To be filled with scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to be haughty.

Disdain

Dis*dain" (?; 277), n. [OE. desdain, disdein, OF. desdein, desdaing, F. d'82dain, fr. the verb. See Disdain, v. t.] 1. A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn.

How my soul is moved with just disdain!

Often implying an idea of haughtiness.

Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes.

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

Most loathsome, filthy, foul, and full of vile disdain.

3. The state of being despised; shame. [Obs.] Shak. Syn. -- Haughtiness; scorn; contempt; arrogance; pride. See Haughtiness.

Disdain

Dis*dain" (?; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disdained ; p. pr. & vb. n. Disdaining.] [OE. disdainen, desdainen, OF. desdeigner, desdaigner, F. d'82daigner; des- (L. dis-) + daigner to deign, fr. L. dignari to deem worthy. See Deign.] 1. To think unworthy; to deem unsuitable or unbecoming; as, to disdain to do a mean act.

Disdaining . . . that any should bear the armor of the best knight living.

2. To reject as unworthy of one's self, or as not deserving one's notice; to look with scorn upon; to scorn, as base acts, character, etc.

When the Philistine . . . saw Dawid, he disdained him; for he was but a youth.

'T is great, 't manly to disdain disguise.

Syn. -- To contemn; despise; scorn. See Contemn.

Disdain

Dis*dain", v. i. To be filled with scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to be haughty.

And when the chief priests and scribes saw the marvels that he did . . . they disdained.

A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn.

To think unworthy; to deem unsuitable or unbecoming; as, to disdain to do a mean act.

To be filled with scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to be haughty.

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Usage Examples

The most common error made in matters of appearance is the belief that one should disdain the superficial and let the true beauty of one's soul shine through. If there are places on your body where this is a possibility, you are not attractive - you are leaking.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Marriage is a reflection of your life in general: how you treat people, how you argue, how secure you are in your own thoughts. How vehemently do you argue your point of view? With what disdain do you view the other's point of view?

It seems I have a hard time being attracted to someone unless I respect what they do on some level. Otherwise, I would feel disdain for them. Which is not always pleasant in a relationship. Sometimes it's fun though.