Noun
disdain
IPA /dɪsˈdeɪn/
A feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or attention.
See example sentence: disdain
She looked with disdain at the suggestion that she should cheat.
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Noun
contempt
IPA /kənˈtempt/
A strong feeling that someone or something deserves no respect.
See example sentence: contempt
She spoke with contempt about people who cheated their friends.
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