Disdaining

Disdaining signifies showing contempt or a lack of respect for something or someone considered unworthy. It involves a feeling of superiority and looking down upon something, often accompanied by an unwillingness to associate or engage with it. This attitude stems from a belief in one's own importance or the perceived inferiority of the object of disdain. It can manifest in actions, words, or simply a dismissive demeanor, conveying a clear rejection or devaluation of the other party or subject.

Disdaining meaning with examples

• The wealthy socialite, Disdaining the working-class neighborhood, refused to venture beyond her gated community, viewing the residents as beneath her. She made comments on the local community and how she felt they should not be allowed to have amenities so close to her home. She was reported for some of her comments, but she did not seem to be concerned and just carried on Disdaining the community.
• The acclaimed artist, Disdaining commercial galleries, chose to showcase his work in obscure, underground venues, believing the mainstream art world to be shallow and artistically bankrupt. He would turn down lucrative sales because he believed that his art was worth more, and the gallery owners did not appreciate the talent and would sell his art cheap.
• He was Disdaining the instructions of the senior manager. This was a recurring problem that led to poor team results as his team members followed his lead. He often was heard stating that he knew better than those in the company that had been around for a while.
• She started by Disdaining the efforts of her classmates. Then, she started to tell the class about their efforts. She would often mock their hard work and make rude jokes that were never funny. The teacher gave up and let her work alone as she was a constant distruption in the class.