C1nounformalemotionsrelationships
US/dɪsˈdeɪn/
UK/dɪsˈdeɪn/
the feeling that someone or something is not good enough to deserve your respect or attention
In context
She looked around the cheap hotel room with disdain.
Some critics show open disdain for popular music.
He spoke about his rivals with barely hidden disdain.
Words that go with disdain
noun + preposition
- disdain forThe film shows the rich family's disdain for their servants.
adjective + noun
- utter disdainShe described the plan with utter disdain.
- open disdainThe manager made no effort to hide his open disdain for the new rules.
verb + noun
- show disdainHe showed his disdain by walking out of the meeting.
verb + preposition
- treat with disdainSome locals treat tourists with disdain.
- regard with disdainOlder musicians often regard rap with disdain.