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
Synonyms
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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 June 2024
In major cities, five-star hotels boasting sumptuous spas look down on teeming slums that lack plumbing.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 7 June 2024
From the ridge, hikers can look down valley and see the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center, three miles to the north.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 3 June 2024
Even if a pedestrian is mildly inconveniencing you, crossing the street illegally or looking down at their phone, don’t hit pedestrians.
—Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 22 May 2024
Seated in front of the IPX interface, the operator looked down on 160 keys arranged in a 16-by-10 grid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
When asked not long ago about prospects for a fifth Superman installment, Reeve looked down at his torso and laughed.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
The crowd on the lawn of the WWI memorial was the most silent, chairs spaced far apart as residents looked down onto the stage below.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2024
The man looked down at his worn sneakers planted on Jungle ground.
—Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 19 May 2024
Verb
Netflix’s nerdy heritage once was mocked by an entertainment industry that looked down at the company’s geekdom.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 June 2024
In major cities, five-star hotels boasting sumptuous spas look down on teeming slums that lack plumbing.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 7 June 2024
From the ridge, hikers can look down valley and see the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center, three miles to the north.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 3 June 2024
Even if a pedestrian is mildly inconveniencing you, crossing the street illegally or looking down at their phone, don’t hit pedestrians.
—Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 22 May 2024
Seated in front of the IPX interface, the operator looked down on 160 keys arranged in a 16-by-10 grid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
When asked not long ago about prospects for a fifth Superman installment, Reeve looked down at his torso and laughed.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
The crowd on the lawn of the WWI memorial was the most silent, chairs spaced far apart as residents looked down onto the stage below.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2024
The man looked down at his worn sneakers planted on Jungle ground.
—Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 19 May 2024
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“Lookdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookdown. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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