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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Mike Householder,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Actually, probably 30, 40 years ago, combinatorics was looked down on as a field of math.
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Quanta Magazine,
25 June 2026
In the gallery was my father looking down.
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Kalia Richardson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Manager Dave Roberts, who looked down at his card when the throw was in the air, was already thinking through extra innings when the crowd erupted again.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Verb
Cedric Osagie looked down into his hand after a volunteer placed the red noisemaker there.
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Mike Householder,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Actually, probably 30, 40 years ago, combinatorics was looked down on as a field of math.
—
Quanta Magazine,
25 June 2026
In the gallery was my father looking down.
—
Kalia Richardson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Manager Dave Roberts, who looked down at his card when the throw was in the air, was already thinking through extra innings when the crowd erupted again.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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 28 Jun. 2026.
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