Definition of disdain
- v. t. - A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding
anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn.
- v. t. - That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with
contempt and aversion.
- v. t. - The state of being despised; shame.
- v. t. - To think unworthy; to deem unsuitable or unbecoming;
as, to disdain to do a mean act.
- v. t. - To reject as unworthy of one's self, or as not
deserving one's notice; to look with scorn upon; to scorn, as base
acts, character, etc.
- v. i. - To be filled with scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to
be haughty.