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scorn

[skɔːn]

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.

  • Example

    He poured scorn on the idea of a united Europe.

  • Example

    The proposal was met with scorn by the opposition party.

  • Example

    The team's performance was met with scorn by the fans.

scorn Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using scorn

  • 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.

  • to ridicule or mock someone or something

    Example

    The idea was laughed to scorn by the critics.

  • with contempt and ridicule

    Example

    The proposal was met with scorn and derision by the audience.

Phrases with scorn

  • to express contempt or disdain for someone or something

    Example

    He poured scorn on the idea of a united Europe.

  • to regard someone or something with contempt or disdain

    Example

    She held him in scorn for his dishonesty.

  • to treat someone or something with contempt or disdain

    Example

    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.