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Noun McCarthy's indifference to accolades and his disdain for grandstanding … turned into a disdain even for being understood.

Louis Menand, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2004 There is fierce disdain within the Pentagon for the passive U.N. peacekeepers who stood by while thousands were murdered in Bosnia's ethnic cleansing.

Joe Klein, Time, 24 Nov. 2003 But for all its playful love of puns and cool disdain for "suits," the high-tech world is, at heart, a cruel, unforgiving place ruled by the merciless dynamics of the marketplace.

Michiko Kakutani, New York Times, 27 June 2002 He regarded their proposal with disdain. I have a healthy disdain for companies that mistreat their workers. Verb The right eyes him [Thomas Jefferson] suspiciously as a limousine Jacobin so enamored of revolution that he once suggested we should have one every 20 years. The left disdains him as your basic race hypocrite.

Charles Krauthammer, Time, 22 May 2000 Only in our last days on the peninsula (the arm of Antarctica that polar scientists disdain as the "Banana Belt") did we see our first frozen sea …

Kate Ford, Wall Street Journal, 12 June 1998 His vehicle would be a form he both enjoyed and disdained—pulp fiction.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., New York Times Book Review, 20 Sept. 1992 There is also evidence of epic womanizing that Mr. Schickel mentions but loftily announces that he disdains to tell us about.

Camille Paglia, New York Times Book Review, 21 July 1991 They disdained him for being weak. She disdained to answer their questions. See More

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Noun

Abstraction or nonfigurative art was held, if not in some disdain, at least as something less pressing.

Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Few federal agencies are held in public disdain as much as the IRS.

Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 But in recent months, a strand of conservative thought whose adherents are forthright in their disdain for democracy has started to creep into GOP politics.

George Michael, The Conversation, 27 July 2022 The official line appears to be disdain—at least that was the vibe from an article that ran this weekend in a Chinese publication, the Global Times.

Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Aug. 2022 One of the most common critiques among knowledge workers is their disdain for most meetings.

Justin Hale, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 What is bothering me is a complete disdain for my food and beverages.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 There was his open disdain of quarterback Jared Goff late last season, an unusual show of public frustration from a coach who constantly preaches togetherness.

Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2022 The infamous Spaniard resembles his Italian avatar most of all in his disdain for repentance.

Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022

Verb

The titles leave little doubt about how much disdain the authors have for the schools meant to prepare future leaders in business.

George Siedel, The Conversation, 27 June 2022 But for some, answering that question gets complicated when the school bears the name of President William McKinley, who many Native Hawaiians disdain for his role in the annexation of the Hawaiian Kingdom to the United States.

Fox News, 3 Aug. 2022 The cards served the dual purpose of helping young pupils learn their letters — and disdain religion.

Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 On Twitter, many were sharing their confusion and disdain over a Juneteenth ice cream from Walmart.

Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 May 2022 Dittmar doesn’t just disdain macho saber rattlers like Greitens and McCloskey.

Bill Donahue, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 Most of the characters in the book simply disdain other people, period.

Jess Bergman, The New Republic, 22 June 2022 Some rolled their eyes at the emotional European reaction to events in Ukraine, and pointed to double standards in their neglect of ruinous conflicts elsewhere and disdain for earlier waves of refugees.

Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 Those personal experiences can create empathy or disdain for either Depp or Heard.

Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 May 2022 See More

单词	disdain
释义	disdain 1 of 2 noun dis·dain dis-ˈdān : a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn disdain 2 of 2 verb dis·dain dis-ˈdān disdained; disdaining; disdains transitive verb 1 : to look on with scorn disdained him as a coward 2 : to refuse or abstain from because of a feeling of contempt or scorn disdained to answer their questions 3 : to treat as beneath one's notice or dignity Synonyms Noun contempt contemptuousness despisement despite despitefulness misprision scorn Verb contemn dis [slang] diss disrespect high-hat look down (on or upon) scorn slight sniff (at) snoot snub See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun McCarthy's indifference to accolades and his disdain for grandstanding … turned into a disdain even for being understood. Louis Menand, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2004 There is fierce disdain within the Pentagon for the passive U.N. peacekeepers who stood by while thousands were murdered in Bosnia's ethnic cleansing. Joe Klein, Time, 24 Nov. 2003 But for all its playful love of puns and cool disdain for "suits," the high-tech world is, at heart, a cruel, unforgiving place ruled by the merciless dynamics of the marketplace. Michiko Kakutani, New York Times, 27 June 2002 He regarded their proposal with disdain. I have a healthy disdain for companies that mistreat their workers. Verb The right eyes him [Thomas Jefferson] suspiciously as a limousine Jacobin so enamored of revolution that he once suggested we should have one every 20 years. The left disdains him as your basic race hypocrite. Charles Krauthammer, Time, 22 May 2000 Only in our last days on the peninsula (the arm of Antarctica that polar scientists disdain as the "Banana Belt") did we see our first frozen sea … Kate Ford, Wall Street Journal, 12 June 1998 His vehicle would be a form he both enjoyed and disdained—pulp fiction. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., New York Times Book Review, 20 Sept. 1992 There is also evidence of epic womanizing that Mr. Schickel mentions but loftily announces that he disdains to tell us about. Camille Paglia, New York Times Book Review, 21 July 1991 They disdained him for being weak. She disdained to answer their questions. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Abstraction or nonfigurative art was held, if not in some disdain, at least as something less pressing. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Few federal agencies are held in public disdain as much as the IRS. Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 But in recent months, a strand of conservative thought whose adherents are forthright in their disdain for democracy has started to creep into GOP politics. George Michael, The Conversation, 27 July 2022 The official line appears to be disdain—at least that was the vibe from an article that ran this weekend in a Chinese publication, the Global Times. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Aug. 2022 One of the most common critiques among knowledge workers is their disdain for most meetings. Justin Hale, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 What is bothering me is a complete disdain for my food and beverages. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 There was his open disdain of quarterback Jared Goff late last season, an unusual show of public frustration from a coach who constantly preaches togetherness. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2022 The infamous Spaniard resembles his Italian avatar most of all in his disdain for repentance. Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 Verb The titles leave little doubt about how much disdain the authors have for the schools meant to prepare future leaders in business. George Siedel, The Conversation, 27 June 2022 But for some, answering that question gets complicated when the school bears the name of President William McKinley, who many Native Hawaiians disdain for his role in the annexation of the Hawaiian Kingdom to the United States. Fox News, 3 Aug. 2022 The cards served the dual purpose of helping young pupils learn their letters — and disdain religion. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 On Twitter, many were sharing their confusion and disdain over a Juneteenth ice cream from Walmart. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 May 2022 Dittmar doesn’t just disdain macho saber rattlers like Greitens and McCloskey. Bill Donahue, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 Most of the characters in the book simply disdain other people, period. Jess Bergman, The New Republic, 22 June 2022 Some rolled their eyes at the emotional European reaction to events in Ukraine, and pointed to double standards in their neglect of ruinous conflicts elsewhere and disdain for earlier waves of refugees. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 Those personal experiences can create empathy or disdain for either Depp or Heard. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English desdeyne, from Anglo-French desdaign, from desdeigner — see disdain entry 2 Verb Middle English desdeynen, from Anglo-French desdeigner, dedeigner, from Vulgar Latin disdignare, from Latin dis-* + dignare to deign — more at deign First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined above Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition disdain 1 of 2 noun dis·dain dis-ˈdān : a feeling of dislike for someone or something considered not good enough She eyed the food with disdain. disdain 2 of 2 verb disdained; disdaining 1 : to feel dislike for something or someone usually for not being good enough He disdained people he felt were weak. 2 : to refuse because of feelings of dislike She disdained to answer. disdain 1 of 2 noun as in contempt open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect showing undisguised disdain for the other employees Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contempt hatred disgust distaste scorn hate malice hostility contemptuousness hatefulness jealousy resentment despite loathing revulsion despisement abhorrence spite animosity repugnance misprision detestation antipathy despitefulness meanness malevolence enmity grudge ridicule condemnation antagonism repulsion spitefulness disparagement vindictiveness bitterness malignity derision maliciousness abomination odium lovelessness malignancy invidiousness rancor execration vitriol aversion pique depreciation vituperation virulence denunciation bile detraction abuse venom invective censure belittlement mockery jaundice gall horror deprecation spleen aspersion diminishment cattiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms respect admiration esteem regard favor acceptance tolerance estimation reverence deference adoration worship adulation affection fondness love veneration idolatry glorification liking idolization deification lionization fancy See More disdain 2 of 2 verb as in to disrespect to show contempt for disdained the deserter as a coward Synonyms & Similar Words disrespect hate despise scorn contemn snub diss snoot sneeze at walk over slight scout detest loathe abhor dis look down (on or upon) sniff (at) disparage abominate high-hat thumb one's nose (at) belittle execrate look down one's nose (at) deplore disfavor deprecate discountenance frown (on or upon) disapprove (of) Antonyms & Near Antonyms respect honor admire treasure value cherish esteem prize revere appreciate worship accept favor countenance approve (of) lionize venerate care (for) okay subscribe (to) hallow OK See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of disdain are contemn, despise, and scorn. While all these words mean "to regard as unworthy of one's notice or consideration," disdain implies an arrogant or supercilious aversion to what is regarded as unworthy. disdained popular music The words contemn and disdain are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, contemn implies a vehement condemnation of a person or thing as low, vile, feeble, or ignominious. contemns the image of women promoted by advertisers While the synonyms despise and disdain are close in meaning, despise may suggest an emotional response ranging from strong dislike to loathing. despises cowards In some situations, the words scorn and disdain are roughly equivalent. However, scorn implies a ready or indignant contempt. scorns the very thought of retirement
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