look down on

Idioms and Phrases

Also, look down one's nose at . Regard with contempt or condescension, consider oneself superior to. For example, When it comes to baking, Beth is a purist—she looks down on anyone who uses a mix , or Seniors have a way of looking down their noses at juniors . The first expression dates from about 1700, the second from about 1900.

Example Sentences

The other monks looked down on him based on his appearance and he told them the symbol of Buddha is the lotus.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2023, Kelly confirmed reports that Trump looked down on disabled veterans and referred to Americans wounded, captured or killed in action as "losers and suckers."

From Salon

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

Many people still look down on gulls today.

From Salon

With a freshly unveiled statue of Old Tom Morris looking down on golf’s most famous green, the game’s ancient and spiritual home might just have borne witness to significant developments in a troubled sport.

From BBC