Associations to the word «Disdain»
Noun
- Scorn
- Contempt
- Flattery
- Indignation
- Pride
- Admiration
- Bourgeois
- Hatred
- Richelieu
- Glance
- Anger
- Shame
- Charm
- Ignorance
- Nobility
- Nor
- Folly
- Wealth
- Virtue
- Patience
- Ambition
- Prejudice
- Pleasure
- Sneer
- Arrogance
- Indifference
- Retort
- Aristocrat
- Reply
- Pastime
- Express
- Ridicule
- Dislike
- Shallow
- Disregard
- Disgust
- Worthy
- Horus
- Sarcasm
- Healing
- Jealousy
- Reproach
- Treat
- Aversion
- Shrug
- Semitism
- Envy
- Charter
- Elegance
- Applause
- Gesture
- Stoop
- Dripping
Adjective
Wiktionary
DISDAIN, noun. (uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
DISDAIN, noun. (obsolete) That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
DISDAIN, noun. (obsolete) The state of being despised; shame.
DISDAIN, verb. (transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
DISDAIN, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) To be indignant or offended.
Dictionary definition
DISDAIN, 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".
DISDAIN, noun. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
DISDAIN, 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".
DISDAIN, verb. Reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances".
Wise words
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.