Dis‐dain″ (?; 277), n. [OE. desdain, disdein, OF. desdein, desdaing, F. dédain, fr. the verb. See Disdain, v. t.] 1. A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn.
How my soul is moved with just disdain! Pope.
Often implying an idea of haughtiness.
Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes. Shak.
2. That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
Most loathsome, filthy, foul, and full of vile disdain. Spenser.
3. The state of being despised; shame. Shak.
Syn. — Haughtiness; scorn; contempt; arrogance; pride. See Haughtiness.