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disdain Synonyms

Another word for disdain

Choosing another word for disdain depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Usage Example

"She looked at the poorly written proposal with undisguised contempt."

Strongest
contempt
scorn
Strong
derision
disrespect
disparagement
haughtiness
superciliousness
Weak
arrogance

• verb (Context 2)

To consider someone or something to be unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

Usage Example

"Many traditional scholars initially disdained popular fiction as unworthy of serious study."

Strongest
scorn
look down on
despise
Strong
contemn
deride
spurn
belittle
slight

• verb (Context 3)

To refuse to do something out of feelings of pride or superiority.

Usage Example

"The veteran journalist disdained to respond to the baseless rumors circulating online."

Strongest
scorn
Strong
spurn
reject
refuse
decline

Opposites of disdain

The opposite of disdain shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

deign
respect
admiration
admire
esteem
reverence
revere
look up to
See all opposites of disdain

• Nearby Words

discuss
discussable
discussion
disdain
disdainful
disdainfully
disease

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Disdain. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/disdain
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