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disdain

nounHigh-frequency wordMore D words

a feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect

Word origin: From Old French desdeign, from Latin dedignari, to consider unworthy.

In a sentence

Disdain in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing disdain in a sentence.

She regarded the cheating rumor with cold disdain.

She regarded the committee's flattery with open disdain, refusing to be swayed by it.

Synonyms
contemptscornderision
Antonyms
admirationrespectesteem
Usage & nuance

Using “disdain” well

Disdain is contempt mixed with a sense of superiority, pairing with scorn and derision. It implies looking down on someone as beneath notice, stronger than mere dislike.

Common questions

Questions about “disdain

Disdain (noun) means a feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect
Here is disdain used in an example sentence: "She regarded the cheating rumor with cold disdain." Another example: "She regarded the committee's flattery with open disdain, refusing to be swayed by it."
Common synonyms for disdain include contempt, scorn, derision.
Antonyms of disdain include admiration, respect, esteem.
Clusters with contempt, scorn, and derision in Sentence Equivalence. Antonyms admiration, respect, and esteem describe high regard.
Yes. Disdain is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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