Distain is an archaic word meaning to be stained or disgraced. Typically what writers mean when they use the word distain is actually disdain.

Disdain can be either a noun or a verb. As a noun disdain means the general attitude of something or someone being beneath consideration or not valuable ...

12 авг. 2022 г. · Disdain vs. distain. Disdain has no spelling variations—you always spell it the same way. If you come across words like “desdain, ...

26 мая 2016 г. · Figuratively, distain could be used to indicate damaging something more abstract, like a reputation or a public persona. Disdain (pronounced “ ...

18 сент. 2022 г. · Distain has never been an alternate spelling of disdain, I'm confused as to why a dictionary would give you that example. Disdain is one of the ...

2 дня назад · The meaning of DISDAIN is a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn. How to use disdain in a ...

5 дней назад · dislike of someone or something that you feel does not deserve your interest or respect: The mayor's disdain for his opponents was well known.

6 июн. 2012 г. · Disdain is all about contempt or rejection out of feelings of pride or superiority. Distain is primarily about besmirching honor, staining it.

Other forms: disdained; disdaining; disdains. If you feel that something isn't worthy of your consideration, you may disdain it (or treat it with disdain).