lookdown

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noun

look·​down ˈlu̇k-ˌdau̇n 

: a silvery carangid fish (Selene vomer) chiefly of the Atlantic having a laterally compressed deep body and steeply sloping facial profile

look down

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verb

looked down; looking down; looks down

intransitive verb

1

: to be in a position that affords a downward view

2

: to regard with contempt : despise

—used with on or upon

Synonyms

Verb

• contemn
• dis [slang]
• diss
• disdain
• disrespect
• high-hat
• scorn
• slight
• sniff (at)
• snoot
• snub

Examples of lookdown in a Sentence

Verb

I am tired of the way they look down on us like we aren't good enough for them

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The Sens looked down and out after Game 3, losing in overtime as fans threw their full support behind them. —Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 May 2025

The sophisticated apartment has a large balcony off the main living area that looks down on Golden 1 Center and streets below. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025

As the Russian war against Ukraine grinds on, much to the frustration of President Trump, a quick look down the road at the prospects for the Russian economy indicates potential trouble ahead. —Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025

The friend criticized our life choices, looking down on us. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1882, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lookdown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown