disdain
/dɪsˈdeɪn/
dis · dain
dɪs · ˈdeɪn
English Definition
n./v. look down, scorn
Significado en Español
desdén
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khinh miệt, coi thường
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Example Sentence
He looked at me with disdain.
他轻蔑地看着我。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(not)+dain(worthy)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word “disdain”: The teacher''s sudden _______ for the poorly prepared students was evident.
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A
approval
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B
contempt
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C
admiration
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D
interest
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B — contempt.
“disdain” means n./v. look down, scorn
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She looked at the cheap imitation with obvious ______.
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A
admiration
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B
respect
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C
disdain
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D
approval
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C — disdain.
“disdain” means n./v. look down, scorn
Common questions about “disdain”
What does “disdain” mean?
disdain — n./v. look down, scorn. In Chinese: 鄙视，蔑视.
How do you pronounce “disdain”?
disdain is pronounced /dɪsˈdeɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · dain.
How do you use “disdain” in a sentence?
He looked at me with disdain. (他轻蔑地看着我。)
What are synonyms for “disdain”?
scorn, contempt — all close in meaning to disdain (n./v. look down, scorn).
Is “disdain” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. disdain appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “disdain”?
dis(not)+dain(worthy)
