Ignore, aloofness, be contemptuous about, decline, and disregard are all synonyms for disdain. Admiration nd respect are antonyms of disdain. And here are 53 another word for disdain.
1. contempt
2. scorn
3. spurn
The noun "disdain" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 4 letters, 3 synonyms with 5 letters, 6 synonyms with 6 letters, 9 synonyms with 7 letters, 6 synonyms with 8 letters, 3 synonyms with 9 letters, 4 synonyms with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 3 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 2 synonyms with 15 letters, 3 synonyms with 16 letters, 2 synonyms with 18 letters, and 1 synonym with 19 letters, for a total of 49 synonyms.
She looked at him with clear disdain.
His disdain for the rules was obvious.
They expressed disdain for his rude behavior.
She felt disdain towards his unhelpful attitude.
He showed disdain when asked for help.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Sustained | Discontinued, interrupted | Maintained, continued |
| Sustain | Torment, plague | Comfort, help |
| Strain | Ease, relaxation | Tension, tightness |
| Disturbance | Calm, peace | Disruption, distraction |
| Indispensable | Dispensable, superfluous, non-essential | Essential, crucial |
| Distinction | Similarity, uniformity | Difference, contrast |
| Daily | Rare, occasional | Everyday, regular |
| Discourse | Silence, quiet | Discussion, conversation |
| Distort | Clarify, accurately represent | Twist, warp |
| Distorted | Clear, accurate | Warped, twisted |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Childish | Mature, sophisticated | Childlike, youthful |
| Discomfort | Comfort, ease | Pain, aches and pains |
| Disparity | Parity, similarity | Discrepancy, inconsistency |
| Certainly | No, possibly | Unquestionably, surely |
| Distant | Near, recent | Faraway, far off |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Disrespect | Respect, esteem | Contempt, lack of respect |
| Disturb | Calm, soothe | Disarrange, muddle |
| Gained | Lost, forfeited | Acquired, obtained |
| Gain | Lose, forfeit | Obtain, get |
| Maintain | Break off, neglect | Keep in good condition, keep in repair |
| Wisdom | Stupidity, folly | Sagacity, sageness |
| Complaint | Praise, commendation | Protest, protestation |
| Discrepancy | Similarity, correspondence | Inconsistency, difference |
| Distinctive | Common , ordinary | Distinguishing, characteristic |
| Disruption | Stability, continuity | Disturbance, disordering |
| Disposition | Indifference, apathy | Temperament, nature |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Dispute | Agreement, accept, agree with | Debate, discussion |
| Distress | Happiness, comfort | Anguish, suffering |
| Disc | Uninterested, apathetic | Amphitheater, aureole |
| Contain | Excludes, omits | Hold, carry |
| Distribution | Collection, accumulation | Giving out, dealing out |
| Obtain | Lose, relinquish | Get, acquire |
| Discovered | Concealed, hidden | Found, unearthed |
| Discover | Conceal, hide | Find, locate |
| Disease | Health, wellness | Illness, sickness |
| Discipline | Chaos, indiscipline | Control, regulation |
| Disaster | Blessing, success | Catastrophe, calamity |
| Main | Minor, secondary | Principal, chief |
| Mainly | Bland, insipid | Mostly, for the most part |
| Again | Never, nevermore | Once more, another time |
| Train | Neglect, dismantle | Instruct, teach |
| Training | Neglect, inactivity | Instruction, teaching |
| Discrimination | Inclusion, equality | Prejudice, bias |
| Uncertainty | Certainty, predictability, confidence | Unpredictability, unreliability |
| Sustainable | Unsustainable, exhaustible | Renewable, viable |
| Explain | Confuse, obscure | Describe, give an explanation of |
| Explained | Confused, "obscured | Clarified, described |
| Distinct | Indistinct, fuzzy, indefinite | Clear, clear-cut |
| Against | For, in favor of | Opposed to, in opposition to |
| Disadvantage | Advantage, benefit | Drawback, snag |
| Disappoint | Cheer, satisfy | Let down, fail |
| Disappointed | Pleased, satisfied | Saddened, upset |