a feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn.-that which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.-the state of being despised; shame.-to think unworthy; to deem unsuitable or unbecoming; as, to disdain to do a mean act.-to reject as unworthy of one's self, or as not deserving one's notice; to look with scorn upon; to scorn, as base acts, character, etc.-to be filled with scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to be haughty.