August 29, 2026
disdain
/dɪsˈdeɪn/noun
A feeling of contempt or scorn.
Example sentence
- “The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.”
Related words
disdainfulShowing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.discreetRespectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.diseaseAn abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.discreditA person or thing that causes harm to a reputation, as of a person, family, or institution.