DISDAIN Meaning and
Definition
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Disdain, as a noun, refers to the feeling or expression of contempt, scorn, or strong disapproval towards someone or something regarded as unworthy, inferior, or beneath consideration. It is the state of disliking and looking down upon someone or something with a sense of superiority or haughtiness. Disdain is often accompanied by a dismissive attitude, where someone distances themselves from the object of disdain due to beliefs about its inferiority or unworthiness.
As a verb, to disdain means to consider or treat someone or something with contempt or scorn. It is an action of rejecting or disregarding someone or something based on a perception of their lack of value or importance. When someone disdains, they showcase their disapproval or disregard through their behavior, attitude, or words, often conveying a sense of superiority or superiority over the person or thing they hold in disdain.
Disdain can manifest in various contexts, including personal relationships, social interactions, or situations where one feels unjustly treated or scorned. It is a powerful emotion that can influence behavior and perceptions, often leading to a distancing from or rejection of the object of disdain. However, it is important to recognize that disdain is subjective and influenced by individual biases and prejudices, which can be harmful and prevent genuine understanding or empathy.
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• To deem worthless; to consider to be inworthy of notice, &c.; to scorn; to contemn.
• Contempt; scorn; detestation of what is mean and dishonourable.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DISDAIN
The word "disdain" originated from the Old French verb "desdaigner", which was derived from the combination of the prefix "des-" (meaning "do the opposite of" or "undo") and the verb "daigner" (meaning "to deign" or "to condescend"). "Daigner" ultimately came from the Latin word "dignari", meaning "to deem worthy". Over time, the meaning of "disdain" has evolved to express the feeling of contempt or scorn towards someone or something.
Similar spelling words for DISDAIN
- Distune,
- Tecedon,
- Dystonia,
- daghestani,
- Dustyn,
- dissidence,
- Testani,
- Destinee,
- Duston,
- TSSTN,
- TOSDN,
- destino,
- Tustin,
- ANTI-DSDNA,
- pre-destine,
- disdainful,
- distin,
- Diasatine,
- Destina,
- Dusten,
- Dissweeten,
- Dewstone,
- Testoon,
- destiny,
- Disadine,
- destine,
- Distain,
- Destyni,
- Destanee,
- Deston,
- diacetone,
- Tacitean,
- disattune,
- dissident,
- Tacitan,
- Destiney,
- Dustine,
- twistin,
- testino,
- toston,
- Dociton,
- DSDNA,
- destìne,
- dastaan,
- Destin,
- DESTINI-CFR,
- distant,
- Dustan,
- DISTAN,
- dust in,
- Diacetin,
- Testin,
- tseten,
- Disdeign,
- TISDN,
- dostana,
- manifest-destiny,
- Testone,
- distn.,
- dessiatine,
- destain,
- DISTN,
- testoni,
- TACIDN,
- Teston,
- DOSTN,
- dessyatine,
- desyatin,
- dastan,
- Destan,
- tostan,
- disston,
- stain,
- DESTN,
- dzaiddin,
- Destinie,
- daghestan,
- Destini,
- distinct,
- Dustin.
Conjugate verb Disdain
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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IMPERATIVE
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disdain
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let´s disdain
to disdain
PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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