a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something, an object of someone's contempt or disdain

scorn of the earth, laugh to scorn, with scorn and derision

pour scorn on, hold in scorn, treat with scorn

Formal and Informal Expressions of scorn

In different contexts, you can replace 'scorn' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'contempt, disdain' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'dis, hate' is a commonplace synonym.

scorn: Explore its Definition & Usage

scorn Definition

1a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something
2an object of someone's contempt or disdain

Using scorn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scorn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
She was filled with scorn for her ex-husband.
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He poured scorn on the idea of a united Europe.
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The proposal was met with scorn by the opposition party.
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The team's performance was met with scorn by the fans.

scorn Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scorn

Antonyms for scorn

Idioms Using scorn

scorn of the earth
people who are considered to be the lowest or most despicable members of society
Example
He devoted his life to helping the scorn of the earth.
laugh to scorn
to ridicule or mock someone or something
Example
The idea was laughed to scorn by the critics.
with scorn and derision
with contempt and ridicule
Example
The proposal was met with scorn and derision by the audience.

Phrases with scorn

pour scorn on
to express contempt or disdain for someone or something
Example
He poured scorn on the idea of a united Europe.
hold in scorn
to regard someone or something with contempt or disdain
Example
She held him in scorn for his dishonesty.
treat with scorn
to treat someone or something with contempt or disdain
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The proposal was treated with scorn by the opposition party.

Origins of scorn

from Old French 'escarn', meaning 'mockery'

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Summary: scorn in Brief

The term 'scorn' [skɔːn] refers to a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something, exemplified by 'She was filled with scorn for her ex-husband.' It can also refer to an object of such contempt or disdain, as in 'The team's performance was met with scorn by the fans.' 'Scorn' extends into phrases like 'pour scorn on,' and idioms like 'scorn of the earth,' denoting the lowest members of society.