Added 8 October 2026
disdain
/dɪsˈdeɪn/ noun
In Latin: despectio, fastus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about disdain at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.
he was held in contempt
- A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
verb
Origin
From Middle English disdeynen, from Old French desdeignier (modern French dédaigner).
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