look-down

[ look-doun ]

noun

1. the appearance of paper when inspected under reflected light.

look down

verb

1. intr, adverb; foll by on or upon to express or show contempt or disdain (for)
2. look down one's nose at informal.
   to be contemptuous or disdainful of

Example Sentences

“I come from a well-known and well-respected family. I’ve never done anything illegal in my life. When authorities would apprehend us during the journey, I would look down out of shame,” she says.

From BBC

Archie’s inclination is to look down on everyone else; Laszlo’s first reaction is always curiosity.

From Salon

“People look down on us,” Diaz said.

From Los Angeles Times

The problem isn’t that liberals look down on Trump and regard themselves as superior, since Trump is laughable and most Americans are decent people who are far superior to Trump.

From Salon

The problem is that liberal elites apparently still don’t understand that Trump’s superpower is his ability to “own the libs” who look down on him and his followers.

From Salon

Related Words

• dominate
• look out on
• look over