disdain

Meaning

Noun

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

Verb

1. (transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
2. (intransitive, 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

Translations

mépriser

😡

dédain

mépris

verachten

disprezzare

dédaigner

desdén

sdegno

despreciar

desprezar

verschmähen

minachten

disdegno

Verachtung

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: disdeynen

In summary

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