disdain
Example Sentences
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Crow’s methods have both generated some disdain from leaders of more elite universities and elevated him to near-godlike status in Arizona, where residents have reaped the rewards of his empire-building.
Themes of the fabulous and the unreal went from cultural acclaim to critical disdain relatively quickly.
After two days, I’d start eyeing my mushy backside with disdain in restaurant windows.
From Los Angeles Times
It will be remembered as a moment when an American president’s disdain for his country’s values was on full display.
From Salon
Their shared disdain — and fear — of a free press was evident, from downplaying the killing of Khashoggi to snapping at ABC News reporter Mary Bruce when she asked about his murder.
From Los Angeles Times
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