disdain

Meaning

Noun

1. A feeling of contempt or scorn.
2. (obsolete) That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
3. (obsolete) The state of being despised; shame.

Verb

1. To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
2. (obsolete) To be indignant or offended.

Synonyms

scorn

contempt

despise

slight

disparage

contemn

disregard

neglect

disrespect

despite

look down upon

insult

treat with contempt

belittle

dishonor

spurn

derision

look down on

detest

condescension

loathe

pooh-pooh

reject

rejection

shun

snub

turn down

underestimate

hold in contempt

shrink from

attack

👊

overlook

show disrespect

affront

patronage

mock

sarcasm

dislike

treat with disrespect

criticism

blame

refuse

flout

despisal

freeze off

scout

showing contempt

sneer

overbearing conduct

squeamish

domineer over

set at nought

not want

underrate

violate

ride rough-shod over

make light of

obtrectation

think nothing of

abominate

abhor

despising

deride

defy

decline

fail

forget

ignore

humiliate

indifference

infringe

lightly

lord it over

contemptibility

mockery

bitter

hate

😡

pride

profane

treat discourteously

reproach

ridicule

aversion

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: disdeynen

In summary

From Middle English disdeynen, from Old French desdeignier (modern French dédaigner).