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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Stephen Smith, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Just over a decade ago, these same countries — looked down upon as spendthrift and less productive — were at the core of a debt crisis that called into question the currency’s very survival.
—Rodrigo Orihuela, Fortune Europe, 9 Apr. 2024
Other diagnostic tests include: Bronchoscopy: A healthcare provider will insert a tube with a small camera and light (bronchoscope) through your nose or mouth to look down your throat and into your lungs.
—Leah Groth, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Who doesn’t want to look down at his wrist and be reminded of the feats of great men and women who wore them?
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The ex-deputy walked away sobbing, red in the face and looking down, shackles around his waist and wrists.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
In other photos, Hilton sat on a sparkly bench with Phoenix in her lap, lovingly looking down at him.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Why ‘Pick-Me’ Behavior Might Occur The obvious question for any parent is why a child would feel the need to act this way, especially since the behavior is looked down upon by peers, and may lead to bullying and ostracization.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
Sharing a series of photos of herself posing in a white shawl and underwear, the Broadway star cradles her stomach while looking down at her baby bump.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Verb
At the first imaging opportunity, LRO was oriented down 43 degrees from its typical position of looking down at the lunar surface to capture Danuri (streaked across the middle) from 3 miles, or 5 kilometers, above it.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Just over a decade ago, these same countries — looked down upon as spendthrift and less productive — were at the core of a debt crisis that called into question the currency’s very survival.
—Rodrigo Orihuela, Fortune Europe, 9 Apr. 2024
Other diagnostic tests include: Bronchoscopy: A healthcare provider will insert a tube with a small camera and light (bronchoscope) through your nose or mouth to look down your throat and into your lungs.
—Leah Groth, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Who doesn’t want to look down at his wrist and be reminded of the feats of great men and women who wore them?
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The ex-deputy walked away sobbing, red in the face and looking down, shackles around his waist and wrists.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
In other photos, Hilton sat on a sparkly bench with Phoenix in her lap, lovingly looking down at him.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Why ‘Pick-Me’ Behavior Might Occur The obvious question for any parent is why a child would feel the need to act this way, especially since the behavior is looked down upon by peers, and may lead to bullying and ostracization.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
Sharing a series of photos of herself posing in a white shawl and underwear, the Broadway star cradles her stomach while looking down at her baby bump.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Lookdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookdown. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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