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disdain (s) (noun), disdains (pl)
1. A strong disapproval or dislike of someone or something which is considered undeserving of respect: The mayor regarded the proposal for building a shopping center in the city park with disdain.
2. Etymology: from Middle English from Old French desdeign, desdeignier; based on Latin dedignari from de-, "reversal" + dignari, "to consider worthy" from dignus,"worthy, deserving recognition".
A feeling of contempt and anger.
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A feeling of haughty contempt and dislike.
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A feeling of scorn and undesirableness
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disdain (verb), disdains; disdained; disdaining
1. To strongly dislike, hate, or disapprove of something or a person: "People are disdaining the atrocious wars that are currently displacing so many people who are living in such bad conditions."
2. To refuse to do something because of feelings against some activity: "The actress disdained to answer questions about her personal life."
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A unit related to: “disdain”
temno-, temn-, tempt-
(Latin: despise, scorn, disdain)
flout
(Uncertain origin: treat with disdain or contempt; to jeer)
Word Entries at Get Words: “disdain”
disdain, disdains
The strong disapproval or dislike of someone or something which is considered undeserving of respect; a feeling of contempt or hatred for anything or anyone that is considered unworthy or scornful. (3)
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