Despisal (Noun)
Meaning
A feeling of scornful hatred.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Her eyes gleamed with despisal as she watched her former friend betray her trust.
- The despisal in his voice was unmistakable, a deep-seated loathing for everything she stood for.
- A palpable sense of despisal hung in the air as the rival teams clashed on the field.
- His despisal for the corrupt politician was fueling his activism, driving him to make a difference.
- The scornful comments from her coworker filled her with despisal, making it hard to work side by side.