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
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
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
Mia spent three days on the witness stand, much of which was spent looking down, speaking softly and often crying.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
While designers sent full looks down the runway, the print felt especially impactful in smaller accents–those subtle touches that elevate an outfit without overwhelming it.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The finale ends at that moment, with viewers left looking down the barrel of Patrick’s revolver, not knowing if (and who) the bullet struck.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Verb
About 20 minutes later, Grady looked down at the carton.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
Mia spent three days on the witness stand, much of which was spent looking down, speaking softly and often crying.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
While designers sent full looks down the runway, the print felt especially impactful in smaller accents–those subtle touches that elevate an outfit without overwhelming it.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The finale ends at that moment, with viewers left looking down the barrel of Patrick’s revolver, not knowing if (and who) the bullet struck.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lookdown
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“Lookdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookdown. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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