Disdain is a feeling of contempt, disapproval or disrespect towards someone or something. It can also refer to looking down on others with arrogance and superiority.
Usage examples
She looked at him with obvious disdain, wrinkling her nose at his crude joke.
The politician expressed his disdain for his opponent's lack of experience in a public statement.
The renowned author's disdain for commercialized literature was evident in his scathing book reviews.
The boss treated his employees with disdain, often belittling their ideas and contributions.
Despite his colleagues' hard work, he showed disdain by taking credit for their accomplishments.
The teacher's disdain for poorly written essays was evident in her constant red pen corrections.
The fashion critic showed disdain for the designer's latest collection, calling it unimaginative and uninspiring.
The wealthy businessman treated the homeless with disdain, ignoring their pleas for help.
The snobbish socialite displayed disdain for anyone from a lower social class.
The athlete's disdain for his opponents was evident in his arrogant comments during the press conference.
And so cigarettes became a different kind of assertive calling card — signaling a different kind of naughty female independence, one made up of disdain for do - gooder nanny - state - ism and self - help mantras peddled in the age of corporate yoga; and driven embrace of youthful indiscretion, downtown depravity, even a sort of sexual nihilism. (invisible-exports.com)
What they mean is, «big name» authors, with well - known publishers stamped on the side of their novels; I am treated with disdain for just stepping into their store, as though I'm going to poison it with my presence. (jimchines.com)
He has long expressed disdain for so - called «guest worker» programs, which was a key provision in the 2007 law. (inc.com)