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disdaining Synonyms & Antonyms

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Common synonyms for disdaining are abominate and contemn. Words with the opposite meaning are admire and adore.

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Disdaining as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of disdain

2

To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

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3

To be indignant or offended.

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Disdaining as a Noun

1

Disdain.

Disdaining as an Adjective

1

disdainful

Word Forms & Grammar

disdaining

disdaining (countable and uncountable, plural disdainings)

disdaining (comparative more disdaining, superlative most disdaining)

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Word Facts for Disdaining

Part of speechverb, noun, adjective
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of disdain
Synonymsabominate and contemn
Antonymsadmire, adore and honor
Pluraldisdainings
Comparative / superlativemore disdaining, most disdaining

Disdaining: Your Questions Answered

Is disdaining a verb or a noun?

Disdaining is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.

What is the opposite of disdaining?

Antonyms of disdaining include admire, adore, honor and respect.

What is the plural of disdaining?

The plural of disdaining is disdainings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of disdaining?

The comparative form is more disdaining and the superlative form is most disdaining.