disdain

Example Sentences

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Mr. Park’s movie maintains a goofy, anything-can-happen quality reminiscent of “Fargo,” however, and isn’t particularly heavy-handed in its disdain for corporations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just how my favorite new antihero will deal with her disdain for the Others is yet to be seen.

From Los Angeles Times

Harry Brook's shots demonstrated his disdain for the exercise.

From BBC

This tour will be remembered for showing disdain to warm-up matches, a holiday in Noosa and Stokes talking about "weak men" in his dressing room.

From BBC

“I don’t know if this is a hobby, but I’m the head of the homeowners association in our neighborhood,” she said—before hinting at her disdain of what that role entails.

From MarketWatch