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disdain

[dis-deyn, dih-steyn] / dɪsˈdeɪn, dɪˈsteɪn /




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A few began treating him with observable disdain, including the English teacher who had us read “The Scarlet Letter.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Every morning, they fly in a flock over my home, and The Dog barks at them in disdain.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

"Their relationship is really hanging on by a thread and actually it's their mutual disdain of this Gen Z couple, and all the things about them that are annoying, that binds us."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

DeSorbo was a bridesmaid at Batula’s wedding and vocal from the get-go about her disdain for Cooke.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

If Rekh were to look at him with disdain and disappointment he knew he would shrivel with the shame.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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