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Definitions

disdain

[dis-deyn, dih-steyn] / dɪsˈdeɪn, dɪˈsteɪn /
NOUN
hate; indifference
Synonyms
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antipathy arrogance aversion contempt derision dislike hatred pride ridicule scorn
STRONG
contumely despisal despite disparagement haughtiness hauteur insolence loftiness sneering snobbishness superciliousness
WEAK
despisement superbity
Antonyms
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admiration affection approval flattery humility like liking love praise regard respect sympathy
STRONG
compliment
WEAK
esteem favor
VERB
scorn
Synonyms
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abhor belittle deride despise pooh-pooh spurn
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chill cold-shoulder contemn disregard hate ignore refuse reject scout slight undervalue
WEAK
be allergic to look down nose at look down on misprize put down sneer at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire cherish like love praise
STRONG
accept allow approve note pay attention regard sanction
WEAK
esteem favor respect

Example Sentences

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Everyone hates the Girl Boss, but female founders really were underresourced, and female ambition really was treated with disdain and distrust.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

He has expressed disdain for previous U.S. wars abroad that have devolved into quagmires, promising that the country wouldn’t get bogged down in such conflicts under his leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

It is the flip side of his disdain for democratic leaders.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

But more fundamentally, "you can barely make ends meet" as a swordsmith today, with prices kept low by disdain for newly crafted swords among the industry old guard and collectors, 66-year-old Tsubouchi said.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

How grand it was to disdain the queen herself without fear of consequence!

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein