look-down
noun
the appearance of paper when inspected under reflected light.
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look-down
American
[look-doun]
/ ˈlʊkˌdaʊn /
noun
look down
British
verb
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(intr, adverb; foll by on or upon) to express or show contempt or disdain (for)
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informal to be contemptuous or disdainful of
Example Sentences
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Why do wealthy retirees look down on those with less savings?
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Then look down, around you, at street level, and realize that we might be Manhattan with training wheels.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The game now for smart TVs is to engage viewers wholly enough on their bigger screens that they feel less tempted to look down at their smaller ones.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
"I'm not claiming that everyone should abandon marriage or look down on married people in any way," Seen says.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Fred slowly turned around to look down into the cellar one more time.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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