Phrasal Verb - Looking down (phrasal verb)
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.Definition
- To express disapproval or contempt towards someone or something by looking at them with a scornful or disdainful expression or attitude.
- To refuse to acknowledge or consider someone or something, often due to their perceived inferiority or insignificance.
- To look at something or someone from a higher position with authority or superiority.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | Despite his achievements, the boss still looked down on him because of his humble background. |
| 2 | She looked down on those who didn't share her political views. |
| 3 | He looked down from the balcony, surveying his kingdom. |
| 4 | The teacher looked down on the student who didn't finish his homework. |
| 5 | They refused to look down on the homeless, recognizing their inherent worth. |
| 6 | He looked down on her for wearing jeans to the formal dinner. |
| 7 | The parents looked down on their children for not being academic achievers. |
| 8 | He looked down on the idea of marriage, believing it to be outdated. |
| 9 | She looked down on the beggar, ignoring his pleas for change. |
| 10 | He looked down on the proposal, finding it insufficient. |