look down

language: en

definitions

  1. To direct one's eyes or gaze toward a lower position or the ground.
    en: To direct one's eyes or gaze toward a lower position or the ground.
  2. To regard someone or something as inferior, unworthy, or of lower status (often used with 'on' or 'upon').
    en: To regard someone or something as inferior, unworthy, or of lower status (often used with 'on' or 'upon').

examples

  1. He stood on the balcony and looked down at the street below.

    He stood on the balcony and looked down at the street below.

  2. They envy her income and lifestyle, yet they look down upon her profession.

    They envy her income and lifestyle, yet they look down upon her profession.