disdain meaning and definition

DISDAIN noun

Definition of disdain (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"
   • synonyms: contempt, despite, scorn
2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
   • synonyms: condescension, patronage

DISDAIN verb

Definition of disdain (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"
   • synonyms: contemn, despise, scorn
2. reject with contempt
   • "She spurned his advances"
   • synonyms: freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down