disdain

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A feeling of contempt or scorn.

   The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.

2. 2
   noun

   That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.

   Most loathsom, filthy, foul, and full of vile Disdain.

3. 3
   noun

   The state of being despised; shame.

   The leaves and fruit maintain'd with beauty's sun ; Exempt from envy , but not from disdain

4. 4
   verb

   To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

   When the Philistine […] saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth.

5. 5
   verb

   To be indignant or offended.

   When the chefe prestes and scribes sawe, the marveylles that he dyd [...], they desdayned, and sayde unto hym: hearest thou what these saye?

6. 6
   noun

   a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

7. 7
   noun

   lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

8. 8
   verb

   reject with contempt

Etymology

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