Scorn: meaning, definitions and examples

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scorn

[ skɔːn ]

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feeling

Scorn is a feeling of contempt or disdain for someone or something considered unworthy or inferior.

Synonyms

contempt, disdain, disrespect

Examples of usage

She looked at him with scorn in her eyes.
He treated her with scorn and disrespect.

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action

To scorn means to treat someone or something with contempt or disdain.

Synonyms

disregard, mock, ridicule

Examples of usage

She scorned his offer and walked away.
He scorned the idea of compromise.

Translations

Translations of the word "scorn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprezo

🇮🇳 तिरस्कार

🇩🇪 Verachtung

🇮🇩 cemoohan

🇺🇦 презирство

🇵🇱 pogarda

🇯🇵 軽蔑 (けいべつ)

🇫🇷 mépris

🇪🇸 desdén

🇹🇷 aşağılama

🇰🇷 경멸 (gyeongmyeol)

🇸🇦 احتقار

🇨🇿 pohrdání

🇸🇰 opovrhnutie

🇨🇳 蔑视 (mièshì)

🇸🇮 prezir

🇮🇸 fyrirlitning

🇰🇿 менсінбеушілік

🇬🇪 ზიზღი

🇦🇿 nifrət

🇲🇽 desdén

Word origin

The word 'scorn' originated from the Old French word 'escarn', which meant mockery or derision. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. The concept of scorn has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, often associated with social hierarchy and power dynamics.