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verb (used with object)
1.
to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
2.
to think unworthy of notice, response, etc.; consider beneath oneself: to disdain replying to an insult.
noun
3.
a feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy; haughty contempt; scorn.
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Disdain
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So is pretentious. Does it mean:
| characterized by assumption of dignity or importance; making an exaggerated outward show |
| false belief or opinion |
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- Let us not ever filter the subject of art based on the disdain it may invoke in others.
- This is less a rivalry than a longstanding relationship between franchises and fans who inherited a mutual disdain for each other.
- However, some spam experts regard them with disdain.
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disdain
late 13c., from O.Fr. desdeignier, from des- "do the opposite of" + deignier "treat as worthy" (see deign). Related: Disdained; disdainful; disdainfully; disdaining.
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