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disdain

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




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This may be one reason young people in America show such disdain and unhappiness with their country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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

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

To the disdain of purists, so much of the Super Bowl coverage is about anything but the football.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

“What do you wanna pull the curtain for?” said Jeff, his voice filled with disdain.

From "George" by Alex Gino




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