Disdain

Disdain
Disdain Dis*dain" (?; 277), n. [OE. desdain, disdein, OF. desdein, desdaing, F. d['e]dain, fr. the verb. See {Disdain}, v. t.] 1. A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn. [1913 Webster]

How my soul is moved with just disdain! --Pope. [1913 Webster]

Note: Often implying an idea of haughtiness. [1913 Webster]

Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Most loathsome, filthy, foul, and full of vile disdain. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

3. The state of being despised; shame. [Obs.] --Shak.

Syn: Haughtiness; scorn; contempt; arrogance; pride. See {Haughtiness}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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