lookdown

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noun

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

look down

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verb

looked down; looking down; looks down

intransitive verb

: to be in a position that affords a downward view

: 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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Verb

Buttons and knobs aren’t totally distraction-free, but research shows their tactile response allows drivers to use them more easily without looking down and away from the road. —

Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024 And look down the ballot, at the many other races that'll impact our day-to-day lives. —

Alexandria Sands, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 Given the historic pricing increases that kick in with a sixth game, and the even steeper lift that a Game 7 can command—the going rate for a 30-second spot in a seventh broadcast would likely average out to around $625,000 a throw—Fox is looking down the barrel of a $147.8 million loss. —

Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Williams stood in the courtroom and often looked down during the proceeding. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lookdown