n. | 1. | A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn. |
2. | That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion. | |
3. | The state of being despised; shame. | |
v. t. | 1. | To think unworthy; to deem unsuitable or unbecoming; |
2. | To reject as unworthy of one's self, or as not deserving one's notice; to look with scorn upon; to scorn, as base acts, character, etc. | |
v. i. | 1. | To be filled with scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to be haughty. |
Noun | 1. | disdain - lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary" |
2. | disdain - a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient Synonyms: condescension, patronage | |
Verb | 1. | disdain - look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately" |
2. | disdain - reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances" |