Both Uses of
disdain
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry could tell he was trying to sound disdainful, as though what Moody was saying was barely worth his notice, but his hands gave him away; they had balled themselves into fists.
Chpt 17 *disdainful = superior (without respect)
- "Snape has been cleared by this council," said Crouch disdainfully.†
Chpt 30disdainfully = with a lack of respect; or with a sense of superiority
Definition:
to disrespect or reject as unworthy