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Disdain

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

A feeling of contempt or scorn.

📖 Definitions of "Disdain"

noun
  1. 1

    A feeling of contempt or scorn.

    "The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away."

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    The state of being despised; shame.

verb
  1. 1

    To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

  2. 2

    To be indignant or offended.

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