disdain.
A feeling of contempt or scorn.
Meaning & usage
A feeling of contempt or scorn.
The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.
That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
The state of being despised; shame.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English disdeynen, from Old French desdeignier (modern French dédaigner).
To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
To be indignant or offended.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English disdeynen, from Old French desdeignier (modern French dédaigner).
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