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Definition
a lack of respect — often suggesting distaste and an undeserved sense of superiority
or:
to reject as not good enough
or:
to reject as not good enough
- "Ruby Gillis thinks of nothing but beaus," said Anne disdainfully.Chapter 26 — The Story Club Is Formed (24% in)
disdainfully = with a lack of respect
(editor's note: beaus means boyfriends)
(editor's note: beaus means boyfriends)
- Anne swept by disdainfully, without look or sign of hearing.Chapter 15 — A Tempest in the School Teapot (55% in)
- Gilbert obligingly rowed to the landing and Anne, disdaining assistance, sprang nimbly on shore.Chapter 28 — An Unfortunate Lily Maid (66% in)
There are no more uses of "disdain" in Anne Of Green Gables.
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