1. regards or treats with contempt; considers unworthy of notice or response
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘disdain’

Examples

• She disdains gossip and refuses to participate in office rumors.
• The critic disdains popular fiction, preferring only literary works.
• He disdains help from others, insisting on doing everything himself.
• The aristocrat disdains mixing with common people.
• She disdains shortcuts and always does things the proper way.
• The chef disdains frozen ingredients, using only fresh produce.
• He disdains modern technology and still writes letters by hand.