Both Uses of "disdain" in "Water for Elephants"

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Both Uses

disdain
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Water for Elephants
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Her expression of bored disdain drops immediately.
Chpt 12 *

disdain = lack of respect -- suggesting distaste and an undeserved sense of superiority
His initial expression of solicitous pleasantry is replaced first by alarm and then by disdain.†
Chpt 20

disdain = a lack of respect

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(1) (disdain)
to disrespect or reject as unworthy
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)