disdain

/dɪsˈdeɪn/noun

A feeling that someone or something is beneath you and deserves no respect.

Example sentences

“He eyed the cheap imitation watch with obvious disdain.”
“The chef always spoke of fast food with open disdain.”

Often follows 'with': to view something with disdain. As a verb it is literary: 'she disdained to reply'.

Featured as word of the day on August 29, 2026.

Synonyms for disdain

contempt
scorn
derision

Antonyms

respect
admiration

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Related words

disdainfulShowing scorn and a marked lack of concern for people seen as beneath one's notice.discordantClashing rather than fitting together in harmony or agreement.disheveledUntidy and messy, especially of someone's hair, clothes, or general appearance.disingenuousNot honest or sincere, especially by pretending to know less or care more than you really do.disparageTo talk about someone or something as if they have little value or importance.disquietA feeling of unease or worry; the absence of calm in the mind or body.