Associations to the word «Disdain»
Noun
- Stupidity
- Ire
- Earnestness
- Countenance
- Spacer
- Beggar
- Dignity
- Suspicion
- Nimitz
- Rebuke
- Wrath
- Conservatism
- Legislator
- Impatience
- Gentry
- Bait
- Reject
- Affection
- Attitude
- Sensibility
- Sonnet
- Spoil
- Athenian
- Notoriety
- Enjoyment
- Dubois
- Homosexual
- Vanity
- Conceit
- Foe
- Mockery
- Glory
- Wit
- Resentment
- Simplicity
- Cruelty
- Discord
- Antic
- Neglect
- Brow
- Rage
- Passion
- Expression
- Distrust
- Defiance
- Verity
- Elite
- Curl
- Favor
- Pretension
- Lust
- Answer
- Apprehension
- Nymph
- Superiority
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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.