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Definitions

disdain

[dis-deyn, dih-steyn] / dɪsˈdeɪn, dɪˈsteɪn /
NOUN
hate; indifference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
STRONG
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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His version of disdain is her idea of a fortune.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

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

Famed for both his powerful, challenging performances and his disdain for Hollywood's awards circuit, Penn did not attend Sunday's Oscars gala.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The professionals made no secret of their disdain for the amateurs, whom they regarded as annoyances, cranks, or frauds.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann