Meaning of the word deign in English
What does deign mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
deign
US /deɪn/
UK /deɪn/
Verb
to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity
Example:
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She would not deign to answer my question.
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The queen did not deign to look at the commoners.