Search Result:disdain
KK Pronunciation
〔 dIsˋden 〕
Pronunciation
〔 disˊdein 〕
Overview of noun disdain
The noun disdain has 2 senses
- contempt, disdain, scorn, despite -- (lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary")
- condescension, disdain, patronage -- (a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient)
Overview of verb disdain
The verb disdain has 2 senses
- contemn, despise, scorn, 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")
- reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down -- (reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances")