Disdain1. (n.) A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn.
2. (v. t.) That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
3. (n.) The state of being despised; shame.
4. (v. t.) To think unworthy; to deem unsuitable or unbecoming; as, to disdain to do a mean act.
5. (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.
6. (v. i.) To be filled with scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to be haughty.
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