Disdain Definition

dĭs-dān

disdained, disdaining, disdains

verb

disdained, disdaining, disdains

To regard or treat as unworthy or beneath one's dignity; specif., to refuse or reject with aloof contempt or scorn.

Webster's New World

To consider or reject (doing something) as beneath oneself.

Disdained receiving an award from the organization; disdained to attend the ceremony.

American Heritage

To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

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noun

disdains

The feeling, attitude, or expression of disdaining; aloof contempt or scorn.

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Origin of Disdain

Middle English disdeinen from Old French desdeignier from Vulgar Latin disdignāre from Latin dēdignārī dē- de- dignārī to deem worthy (from dignus worthy dek- in Indo-European roots)

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French desdeignier (modern French dédaigner).

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