disdain

Noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
• A feeling of contempt or scorn.
• That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
• The state of being despised; shame.

Verb

Verb Forms: disdained, disdaining, disdains

• To regard someone or something as unworthy of respect; to scorn.
• look down on with disdain
• reject with contempt
• To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
• To be indignant or offended.

Examples

• She would disdain any opponent who tried to use made-up words.
• The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.

Synonyms

condescension, contemn, contempt, despise, despite, freeze off, patronage, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down, abominate, abomination, despisal

Antonyms

admiration, admire, adoration, adore, honor, respect, revere, reverence