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disdain

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

noun

Meaning

  • 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.

Synonyms

abomination,
condescension,
contempt,
despisal,
scorn

verb

Meaning

  • To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

  • To be indignant or offended.

Synonyms

abominate,
contemn