DISDAIN
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Definition
Pronunciation: //dɪsˈdeɪn//
noun
- (uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn."The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away."
- (obsolete) That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion."Most loathsom, filthy, foul, and full of vile Disdain."
- (obsolete) The state of being despised; shame."The leaves and fruit maintain'd with beauty's sun ; Exempt from envy , but not from disdain"
verb
- (transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt."When the Philistine […] saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth."
- (intransitive, obsolete) To be indignant or offended."When the chefe prestes and scribes sawe, the marveylles that he dyd [...], they desdayned, and sayde unto hym: hearest thou what these saye?"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DISDAIN'?
The word DISDAIN is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
I1
S1
D2
A1
I1
N1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DISDAIN'?
The word DISDAIN is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
D2
I1
S1
D2
A1
I1
N2
Total: 10 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.