Pronunciation: /dɪsˈdeɪn/
noun the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
A1 She looked at him with disdain when he made a mess in the kitchen.
A2 The teacher's disdain for cheating was evident in her strict enforcement of the rules.
B1 His disdain for authority figures often got him into trouble at school.
B2 The politician's disdain for the opposition was clear in his aggressive speeches.
C1 The artist's disdain for commercialism led her to reject lucrative offers for her work.
C2 The professor's disdain for ignorance was evident in his scathing critiques of poorly researched papers.
verb to regard or treat with haughty contempt; to scorn
A1 She disdains fast food and prefers to cook healthy meals at home.
A2 The cat showed disdain for the new toy by ignoring it completely.
B1 The professor openly disdained the student's lack of effort in their assignment.
B2 Despite his disdain for social media, he reluctantly created an account to stay connected.
C1 The CEO's disdain for unethical business practices was well-known throughout the industry.
C2 Her disdain for incompetence in the workplace often led to conflicts with her colleagues.
formal She looked at him with disdain as he made another inappropriate comment.
informal I can't believe she said that with such disdain in her voice.
slang He gave me a look of pure disdain when I suggested going to that restaurant.
figurative The artist's disdain for traditional techniques was evident in her abstract paintings.
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