What's the difference between disdain and dislike?

How is disdain different from dislike?

Is disdain common in academic writing?

disdain

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

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noun

A feeling of strong dislike and lack of respect for someone or something; the expression of this feeling through words or behavior. To regard someone or something as not worthy of your attention or respect. IPA: /dɪsˈdeɪn/.

They disdain the new rules.
She spoke with disdain about his ideas.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'disdain' is stronger than 'dislike' or 'disapproval' and more formal than 'look down on'. Writers choose 'disdain' to show contempt and superiority, not just a simple dislike.

In other languages

Spanish: Desprecio
Japanese: 軽蔑
Korean: 경멸
Vietnamese: Sự coi thường
Chinese: 蔑视

Etymology

From Old French and Latin; implies a 'looking down' attitude, which shapes the strong, modern sense of contempt.

Common phrases

disdain formeet with disdainshow disdainexpress disdain

Synonyms

contempt scorn dislike regard as beneath despise

Frequently asked questions

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