definition of
disdain

[1] #1 disdain n. [contempt, scorn, despite] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary". wn

[2] #2 disdain v. [contemn, despise, scorn] look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately". wn

[3] #3 disdain v. [reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, turn down] reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances". wn

[4] #4 disdain n. [condescension, patronage] a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient. wn