Disdains

/dɪsˈdeɪnz/ verb, noun

Definition

Third person singular present tense of disdain (he/she disdains); plural of disdain when used as a noun.

Etymology

From disdain + -s (third person singular verb marker). This is the base form disdain in its inflected present tense or plural noun form.

Kelly Says

The word 'disdains' appears most often in older literature—modern speakers are more likely to say 'looks down on' or 'shows contempt for,' making disdains feel pleasantly antiquated and literary.

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