disdain
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/dɪsˈdeɪn/
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/dɪsˈdeɪn/
noun
R
A feeling of not respecting or caring about someone or something.
He showed disdain for the rules by ignoring them.
verb
R
To not respect or care about someone or something.
She disdains those who break the law.
R
To refuse to do something because you think it is beneath you.
He disdained to ask for help.
translation
A feeling of not respecting or caring about someone or something.
To not respect or care about someone or something.; To refuse to do something because you think it is beneath you.
Word Forms
3rd Present
disdains
Progressive
disdaining
Past
disdained
Perfect
disdained
Plural
disdains