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What is another word for Look Down On? – 121 Look Down On Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    despise disdain scorn despise belittle demean debase degrade demote demote depreciate devalue disparage disapprove disfavor dislike dismiss mocked ridicule sneer slight snub condescend patronize talk down look down upon frown upon view with contempt regard with disdain consider inferior think little of hold in contempt have no use for not think much of

    Meaning of Look Down On

    The primary meaning of "Look Down On" is to regard someone or something as inferior or of less importance.

    Definitions

    • To regard someone or something as inferior or of less importance
    • * To feel superior to someone or something
    • * To consider someone or something as unworthy of respect or approval

    Etymology of Look Down On

    The phrase "Look Down On" is derived from the physical act of looking down, which implies a position of superiority or dominance
    The phrase has been in use since the 15th century, with early examples found in Middle English texts
    Over time, the phrase has evolved to convey a sense of condescension, disdain, or disapproval

    Example Uses

    • She looks down on people who don't share her political views
    • * He looks down on his colleagues who are less experienced than him
    • * The wealthy elite often look down on those who are less fortunate

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    respect admire appreciate value esteem praise commend approve favor like admire look up to regard highly think highly of hold in high esteem have a high opinion of consider equal think much of hold dear cherish honor revere

    Related Nouns

    contempt disdain scorn disrespect disapproval disfavor dislike dismissal ridicule sneer condescension patronage superiority inferiority equality respect admiration appreciation valuation estimation

    Related Verbs

    despise disdain scorn belittle demean debase degrade demote depreciate devalue disparage disapprove disfavor dislike dismiss ridicule sneer condescend patronize respect admire appreciate value esteem

    Related Adjectives

    superior inferior contemptuous disdainful scornful disrespectful disapproving unfavourable dislike dismissive condescending patronizing respectful admiring appreciative valuable esteemed equal unequal worthy unworthy