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1. : open dislike and disrespect or mockery often mixed with indignation. 2. : an expression of contempt or derision. 3. : an object of extreme disdain, contempt, or derision : something contemptible. scorn. 2 of 2. verb. ˈskȯrn. scorned; scorning; scorns. transitive verb. : to treat with scorn : reject or dismiss as contemptible or unworthy.
to show scorn for someone or something: So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them? You scorned all my suggestions. to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud: She scorned all my offers of help. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Treating as unimportant. blow something/someone off.
Scorned definition: treated or regarded with contempt, scoffing, or disdain. See examples of SCORNED used in a sentence.
to show scorn for someone or something: So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them? You scorned all my suggestions. to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud: She scorned all my offers of help. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Check pronunciation: scorn. Definition of scorn verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb [ T ] us / skɔːrn / uk / skɔːn / to show scorn for someone or something: So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them? You scorned all my suggestions. to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud: She scorned all my offers of help. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
verb (used with object) to treat or regard with contempt or disdain: They scorned the old beggar. Synonyms: detest, despise, contemn, disdain. to reject, refuse, or ignore with contempt or disdain: She scorned my help. verb (used without object) to mock; jeer. scorn. / skɔːn / noun. open contempt or disdain for a person or thing; derision.
