dédain — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
dédain is used for these senses in English:
- disdain (uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
- scorn (uncountable) Contempt or disdain.
- self-righteousness Confidence in one's own righteousness, self-assurance, smug.
disdain — full definition
- noun A feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.
- verb To treat someone or something with scorn, as not worth your attention.
scorn — full definition
- verb To feel or show strong contempt for someone or something.
- noun A feeling or display of contempt.