Word of the Day: DISDAINFUL
Full of withering scorn
disdainful (adj) - showing strong contempt or scorn; derisive [dis-deyn-fuhl]
BREAKDOWN: DIS- (apart) + DIGN- (worthy) + -FUL (full of)
disdain means feeling of strong contempt or scorn
to disdain is to look upon with contempt or as unworthy
See also: indignant
“Do not arouse disdainful mind when you prepare a broth of wild grasses; do not arouse joyful mind when you prepare a fine cream soup.” —Dogen
