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disdain

IPA pronunciation: /dɪsˈdeɪn/

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Russian meaning

Презрение, пренебрежение

English definition

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of consideration.

Example

The professor treated unfounded conspiracy theories with academic disdain.

Collocations

look with disdain
open disdain
treat with disdain

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