All 3 Uses of
disdain
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- Anne swept by disdainfully, without look or sign of hearing.†
p. 108.9disdainfully = with a lack of respect; or with a sense of superiority
- "Ruby Gillis thinks of nothing but beaus," said Anne disdainfully.
p. 202.0 *disdainfully = with a lack of respect
- Gilbert obligingly rowed to the landing and Anne, disdaining assistance, sprang nimbly on shore.†
p. 220.3disdaining = rejecting as not good enough; or showing a lack of respect
Definition:
to disrespect or reject as unworthy