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
looked down; looking down; looks down
1
: to be in a position that affords a downward view
2
: to regard with contempt : despise
—used with on or upon
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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
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2024
Horological snobs might look down on this choice because the Crown is so often the default choice for so many, be they collectors signaling their access to rare references or those just getting into this obsession.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 June 2024
In those moments, I was reminded to not only look up for inspiration, but to look down as well.
—Beth Rodden, TIME, 14 June 2024
In the series of images, he is seen lifting his shirt to reveal the new waistband design and looking down in another image, emphasizing the detail and fit of the Versace briefs.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 14 June 2024
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Verb
These were blue-collar people, people looked down on them.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2024
Horological snobs might look down on this choice because the Crown is so often the default choice for so many, be they collectors signaling their access to rare references or those just getting into this obsession.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 June 2024
In those moments, I was reminded to not only look up for inspiration, but to look down as well.
—Beth Rodden, TIME, 14 June 2024
In the series of images, he is seen lifting his shirt to reveal the new waistband design and looking down in another image, emphasizing the detail and fit of the Versace briefs.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 14 June 2024
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“Lookdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookdown. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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