Disdain

ENZH

What Does Disdain Mean?

  • 轻蔑
  • 鄙视
  • 不屑

Disdain Pronunciation

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

Disdain Definition

noun

Definition

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

In ZH

对某人或某事物不配得到自己关注或尊重的感觉;蔑视。

How to Use Disdain in a Sentence

  • She looked at him with disdain after he spoke.
  • His disdain for authority was well known among his peers.
  • They treated her with disdain because of her lack of experience.
  • There was a note of disdain in his voice when he spoke of the competition.
  • She felt a sense of disdain towards the way he handled the situation.
verb

Definition

To regard or treat with haughty contempt; to scorn.

In ZH

以傲慢的轻蔑看待或对待;鄙视。

How to Use Disdain in a Sentence

  • He disdained the idea of asking for help.
  • She disdains anything that is not up to her standards.
  • They disdained his attempts to apologize.
  • He was disdained by the wealthy elites of his town.
  • Many disdained the old traditions in the face of modernity.