scorn (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈskɔːrn/
Definition
A feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration; contempt.
Examples
He looked at her with utter scorn.
She felt a surge of scorn for his weakness.
His ideas were met with scorn and ridicule.
How to Use scorn
- scorn for (prepositional phrase)
- To feel or express contempt towards someone or something. — "He felt nothing but scorn for his former friend."
- scorn to do (prepositional phrase)
- To refuse to do something because it is considered beneath one's dignity. — "She scorned to beg for money."
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