disdain
Translation
disdain, contempt, scorn
Examples
He looked at her with disdain.
He looked at her with disdain.
She has a deep disdain for politics.
She has a deep disdain for politics.
Grammar Patterns
disdain ((for sb./sth.)) a feeling of contempt for (sb./sth.) She could not hide her disdain for them.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contempt, scorn, contemptuousness; Antonyms: admiration, respect
Etymology
From Old French 'desdeignier', from 'des-' (expressing reversal) + 'deignier' (to deign, treat as worthy). So, 'to treat as unworthy'.
Memory Tips
Think 'dis-' (not) + 'deign' (to consider worthy). The feeling that someone is not worthy of your respect.