disdain

• Sustantivo que designa el sentimiento o la actitud de considerar a alguien o algo indigno de atención, respeto o cuidado; menosprecio o desdén hacia algo o alguien.

A noun referring to the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as unworthy of one's consideration, respect, or attention; contempt or scorn.

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1. Feeling of contemptC1formal

   A feeling of strong dislike or disapproval for someone or something considered unworthy or inferior.

   Desdén

   • She looked at the rude comment with disdain.
   • He expressed disdain for the dishonest politician.
   • The wealthy aristocrat showed disdain for the poor.

   Sinónimoscontemptcontemptuousnessdeprecationderisiondisapprovaldisgustdislikescorn

   Antónimosadmirationapprovalesteemregardrespect

• Verbo que expresa desprecio o menosprecio hacia alguien o algo; rechazar o desdeñar algo por sentir superioridad.

A verb used to express the feeling of regarding something or someone with contempt or scorn; to refuse or reject something because of a feeling of superiority.

1. To regard with contemptC1formal

   To consider someone or something as unworthy of respect or attention.

   Despreciar

   • She disdained his offer of help, preferring to do it herself.
   • He disdained the cheap imitation and bought the original.
   • The critic disdained the film, calling it a waste of time.

   Sinónimoscontemndespisedisregardlook down onscornslightsnub

   Antónimosadmireesteemhonorprizerespectvalue

2. To refuse or reject scornfullyC1formal

   To refuse to do something because it is beneath one's dignity.

   desdeñar rechazando con desprecio

   • He disdained to answer the rude question.
   • She disdained the invitation to the party, considering it beneath her.
   • They disdained the easy path and chose the more difficult one.

   Sinónimosrebuffrejectscornslightsnubspurn

   Antónimosaccept