Disdain has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
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
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
3
A feeling of contempt or scorn.
Verb
1
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
reject with contempt
"She spurned his advances"
3
To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
Example Sentences
"he was held in contempt"
noun
"the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
noun
"He despises the people he has to work for"
verb
"The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
verb
"She spurned his advances"
verb
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Origin
The word disdain comes from the Old French phrase desdeignier, which literally means "to show no sign of." It entered English through Middle English as disdeynen.