How Do You Spell DISDAIN?

Pronunciation: [dɪsdˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

Disdain is spelled with the letters d-i-s-d-a-i-n. The pronunciation of this word is /dɪsˈdeɪn/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first syllable begins with the voiced dental fricative /d/, followed by the short "i" sound /ɪ/. The second syllable starts with the voiceless dental fricative /s/, then the diphthong "ay" /eɪ/. The final syllable is pronounced with the emphasized nasal /n/. Disdain means to show contempt or disregard for someone or something, often due to a feeling of superiority.

DISDAIN Meaning and Definition

1. Disdain, as a noun, refers to the feeling or expression of contempt, scorn, or strong disapproval towards someone or something regarded as unworthy, inferior, or beneath consideration. It is the state of disliking and looking down upon someone or something with a sense of superiority or haughtiness. Disdain is often accompanied by a dismissive attitude, where someone distances themselves from the object of disdain due to beliefs about its inferiority or unworthiness.

   As a verb, to disdain means to consider or treat someone or something with contempt or scorn. It is an action of rejecting or disregarding someone or something based on a perception of their lack of value or importance. When someone disdains, they showcase their disapproval or disregard through their behavior, attitude, or words, often conveying a sense of superiority or superiority over the person or thing they hold in disdain.

   Disdain can manifest in various contexts, including personal relationships, social interactions, or situations where one feels unjustly treated or scorned. It is a powerful emotion that can influence behavior and perceptions, often leading to a distancing from or rejection of the object of disdain. However, it is important to recognize that disdain is subjective and influenced by individual biases and prejudices, which can be harmful and prevent genuine understanding or empathy.

2. • To deem worthless; to consider to be inworthy of notice, &c.; to scorn; to contemn.

   • Contempt; scorn; detestation of what is mean and dishonourable.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for DISDAIN *

• distain 88.5714285%
• disdane 9.5238095%
• disadain 1.9047619%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for DISDAIN

• distains
• disban
• disgin
• distaine
• disdian
• desdain
• distan
• dissdain
• didin
• distaint
• disdiin
• misdatin
• digtain
• disllink
• dismann
• distaind
• mispain
• gislain
• dismie
• disdaing
• dessdain
• disdenn
• Dissadear
• Wisdan
• didagin
• Viscain

Etymology of DISDAIN

The word "disdain" originated from the Old French verb "desdaigner", which was derived from the combination of the prefix "des-" (meaning "do the opposite of" or "undo") and the verb "daigner" (meaning "to deign" or "to condescend"). "Daigner" ultimately came from the Latin word "dignari", meaning "to deem worthy". Over time, the meaning of "disdain" has evolved to express the feeling of contempt or scorn towards someone or something.

Similar spelling words for DISDAIN

• Distune,
• Tecedon,
• Dystonia,
• daghestani,
• Dustyn,
• dissidence,
• Testani,
• Destinee,
• Duston,
• TSSTN,
• TOSDN,
• destino,
• Tustin,
• ANTI-DSDNA,
• pre-destine,
• disdainful,
• distin,
• Diasatine,
• Destina,
• Dusten,
• Dissweeten,
• Dewstone,
• Testoon,
• destiny,
• Disadine,
• destine,
• Distain,
• Destyni,
• Destanee,
• Deston,
• diacetone,
• Tacitean,
• disattune,
• dissident,
• Tacitan,
• Destiney,
• Dustine,
• twistin,
• testino,
• toston,
• Dociton,
• DSDNA,
• destìne,
• dastaan,
• Destin,
• DESTINI-CFR,
• distant,
• Dustan,
• DISTAN,
• dust in,
• Diacetin,
• Testin,
• tseten,
• Disdeign,
• TISDN,
• dostana,
• manifest-destiny,
• Testone,
• distn.,
• dessiatine,
• destain,
• DISTN,
• testoni,
• TACIDN,
• Teston,
• DOSTN,
• dessyatine,
• desyatin,
• dastan,
• Destan,
• tostan,
• disston,
• stain,
• DESTN,
• dzaiddin,
• Destinie,
• daghestan,
• Destini,
• distinct,
• Dustin.

Conjugate verb Disdain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disdained

you would have disdained

he/she/it would have disdained

we would have disdained

they would have disdained

I would have disdain

you would have disdain

he/she/it would have disdain

we would have disdain

they would have disdain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disdaining

you would have been disdaining

he/she/it would have been disdaining

we would have been disdaining

they would have been disdaining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would disdain

you would disdain

he/she/it would disdain

we would disdain

they would disdain

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disdaining

you would be disdaining

he/she/it would be disdaining

we would be disdaining

they would be disdaining

FUTURE

I will disdain

you will disdain

he/she/it will disdain

we will disdain

they will disdain

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disdaining

you will be disdaining

he/she/it will be disdaining

we will be disdaining

they will be disdaining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disdained

you will have disdained

he/she/it will have disdained

we will have disdained

they will have disdained

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disdaining

you will have been disdaining

he/she/it will have been disdaining

we will have been disdaining

they will have been disdaining

IMPERATIVE

you disdain

we let´s disdain

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disdain

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disdaining

you were disdaining

he/she/it was disdaining

we were disdaining

they were disdaining

PAST PARTICIPLE

disdained

PAST PERFECT

I had disdained

you had disdained

he/she/it had disdained

we had disdained

they had disdained

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disdaining

you had been disdaining

he/she/it had been disdaining

we had been disdaining

they had been disdaining

PRESENT

I disdain

you disdain

he/she/it disdains

we disdain

they disdain

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disdaining

you are disdaining

he/she/it is disdaining

we are disdaining

they are disdaining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disdaining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disdained

you have disdained

he/she/it has disdained

we have disdained

they have disdained

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disdaining

you have been disdaining

he/she/it has been disdaining

we have been disdaining

they have been disdaining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it disdain

SIMPLE PAST

I disdained

you disdained

he/she/it disdained

we disdained

they disdained