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)