# disdaining

Pronunciation: say "dis-DAY-ning" /dɪsˈdeɪnɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of disdain. — present participle and gerund of disdain
   - Simple: The -ing form of disdain. Use it to name the state or describe a noun, but rarely after is or are.
   - _The senator was accused of disdaining the very voters who elected him._
   - _The critic built a career on disdaining popular films._

## Noun

2. The feeling of disdain: scorn or contempt for someone or something considered unworthy.
   - Simple: A strong feeling that someone or something is not good enough to deserve respect.

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