disdain

Definition

A feeling of contempt or scorn.

Etymology

From Middle English disdeynen, from Old French desdeignier (modern French dédaigner).

Example Sentences

• "The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away."
• "He that with ſhepheards and a litle ſpoyle, Durſt in diſdaine of wrong and tyrannie, Defend his freedome gainſt a Monarchie: What will he doe ſupported by a king?"
• "Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes."