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.