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- [dis-deyn, dih-steyn]
- /dɪsˈdeɪn, dɪˈsteɪn/
- /dɪsˈdeɪn/
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- [dis-deyn, dih-steyn]
- /dɪsˈdeɪn, dɪˈsteɪn/
Definitions of disdaining word
- verb with object disdaining to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn. 1
- verb with object disdaining to think unworthy of notice, response, etc.; consider beneath oneself: to disdain replying to an insult. 1
- noun disdaining a feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy; haughty contempt; scorn. 1
- noun disdaining Present participle of disdain. 1
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Origin of disdaining
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; (v.) Middle English disdainen < Anglo-French de(s)deigner (see dis-1, deign); (noun) Middle English disdeyn < Anglo-French desdai(g)n, derivative of the verb
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Parts of speech for Disdaining
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disdaining popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disdaining usage trend in Literature
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