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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Verb
I am tired of the way they look down on us like we aren't good enough for them
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Aspirational Luxury Falls In 2025, the luxury market is looking down the barrel at its first major slowdown in 15 years, excepting the Covid years, and BCG puts much of the blame on brands’ overemphasizing the aspirational consumer segment.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The mid-credits scene runs just a few seconds long and shows Superman (David Corenswet) sitting on the moon with Krypto in his arms, looking down at Earth.
—EW.com, 12 July 2025
The 1980s, under Reagan and neon, refused to look down.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
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Verb
McIlroy almost immediately looked down and picked up the ball in disbelief.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Aspirational Luxury Falls In 2025, the luxury market is looking down the barrel at its first major slowdown in 15 years, excepting the Covid years, and BCG puts much of the blame on brands’ overemphasizing the aspirational consumer segment.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The mid-credits scene runs just a few seconds long and shows Superman (David Corenswet) sitting on the moon with Krypto in his arms, looking down at Earth.
—EW.com, 12 July 2025
The 1980s, under Reagan and neon, refused to look down.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
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“Lookdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookdown. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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