All 5 Uses of
disdain
in
Crime and Punishment, by Dostoyevsky
- Pyotr Petrovitch so enjoyed hearing his own praises that he did not disdain even such virtues when they were attributed to him.†
Chpt 5.1disdain = a lack of respect
- "That's why I am so grateful to you, Rodion Romanovitch, that you have not disdained my hospitality, even in such surroundings," she added almost aloud.†
Chpt 5.2disdained = rejected as not good enough; or showed a lack of respect
- Though Katerina Ivanovna tried to appear to be disdainfully unaware of it, she raised her voice and began at once speaking with conviction of Sonia's undoubted ability to assist her, of "her gentleness, patience, devotion, generosity and good education," tapping Sonia on the cheek and kissing her warmly twice.†
Chpt 5.2disdainfully = with a lack of respect; or with a sense of superiority
- "I've decided openness is better between us," Porfiry Petrovitch went on, turning his head away and dropping his eyes, as though unwilling to disconcert his former victim and as though disdaining his former wiles.†
Chpt 6.2disdaining = rejecting as not good enough; or showing a lack of respect
- Ah, don't disdain life!
Chpt 6.2 *disdain = disrespect
Definition:
to disrespect or reject as unworthy