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
One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and
in fewer words than prose.