disdain
nounA feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration or respect.
Feeling of superiority or contempt
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adjectiveShowing a belief that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
arrogant
adjectiveShowing an exaggerated sense of one's importance or superiority.
Overconfident of superiority
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cavalier
adjectiveShowing a careless or dismissive attitude toward an important matter.
condescending
adjectiveShowing a sense of superiority while appearing to be helpful or polite.
contempt
nounA strong feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
contemptuous
adjectiveShowing that someone or something is regarded as unworthy of respect.
despise
verbTo regard with strong contempt or intense dislike.
dismissive
adjectiveTreating someone or something as unworthy of serious consideration.
patronizing
adjectiveTreating someone with an air of superiority that appears helpful or kind.
scorn
nounOpen contempt or mocking disrespect.
spurn
verbTo reject or refuse someone or something with contempt.
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