disdain
a feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect
Word origin: From Old French desdeign, from Latin dedignari, to consider unworthy.
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.
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.
More GRE words starting with D
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marked with spots or patches of color or light
to intimidate or discourage with fear or doubt
to move slowly or waste time idly
a scarcity or shortage of something
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