LOOKING DOWN (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

looking down (on or upon)

verb

Definition of looking down (on or upon) next

present participle of look down (on or upon)

as in sniffing (at)

to show contempt for I am tired of the way they look down on us like we aren't good enough for them

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking down (on or upon)

Verb

After a year of Trump disrespecting European allies, many had wondered how much of the old transatlantic ties remained.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Deerfield Beach is cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office after a 35-year relationship that deteriorated over the last 12 months, with each side accusing the other of disrespecting leadership and putting politics and personalities ahead of policing needs.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of disrespecting

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

looking down one's nose (at)

looking down (on or upon)

looking for

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Looking down (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20down%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

Copy Citation