noun
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
verb
to regard or treat with haughty contempt; to scorn
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She looked at him with disdain as he made another inappropriate comment.
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I can't believe she said that with such disdain in her voice.
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He gave me a look of pure disdain when I suggested going to that restaurant.
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The artist's disdain for traditional techniques was evident in her abstract paintings.