* Simple: He looked at the cheap plastic toy with disdain.
* With an object: She expressed disdain for his political views.
* In a figurative sense: The old oak tree seemed to disdain the encroaching weeds.
* In a complex sentence: Despite her disdain for gossip, she couldn't help but overhear the conversation.
* With a synonym: The professor's haughty demeanor radiated disdain for his students' questions.