Associations to the word «Disdain»
Noun
- Muse
- Triumph
- Hostility
- Barbarian
- Warrant
- Humour
- Glare
- Clergy
- Revenge
- Disposition
- Enemy
- Repose
- Aristocracy
- Look
- Nobleman
- Frustration
- Sink
- Refusal
- Regard
- Forgetting
- Majesty
- Messenger
- Despair
- Esteem
- Counsel
- Tendency
- Phoebe
- Taste
- Gaze
- Mistress
- Compliment
- Heiress
- Liberty
- Till
- Disguise
- Eyebrow
- Retreat
- Anarchist
- Prophet
- Nostril
- Reluctance
- Neighbor
- Courage
- Embrace
- Plato
- Respect
- Petty
- Creature
- Fear
- Strife
- Companion
- Adventurer
- Slave
- Fist
- Profession
- Nose
- Stare
- Weakness
- Genius
- Napoleon
- Favour
Adjective
Adverb
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
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