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Scorner: meaning, definitions and examples

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scorner

 

[ ˈskɔrnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who scorns

A scorner is a person who expresses contempt or derision towards someone or something. This term is often used to describe individuals who mock or belittle others, showing a lack of respect or disdain.

Synonyms

derider, disparager, mocking, sneerer

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a scorner of traditional values.
  • The critics were scorners of the artist's unique style.
  • She felt like a scorner when her peers dismissed her ideas.

Translations

Translations of the word "scorner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desdenhoso

🇮🇳 तिरस्कार करने वाला

🇩🇪 Verächter

🇮🇩 penghina

🇺🇦 зневажник

🇵🇱 szyderca

🇯🇵 軽蔑者

🇫🇷 méprisant

🇪🇸 despreciador

🇹🇷 aşağılayan

🇰🇷 경멸하는 사람

🇸🇦 المحتقر

🇨🇿 pohrdání

🇸🇰 pohrdač

🇨🇳 轻蔑者

🇸🇮 preziralec

🇮🇸 fyrirferðarmaður

🇰🇿 мазақтаушы

🇬🇪 დაუფლებელი

🇦🇿 kiçik görən

🇲🇽 despreciador

Word origin

The word 'scorner' originates from the Middle English word 'scorn,' which itself comes from the Old French 'escarnir' meaning to mock or deride. The term has its roots in the Latin word 'excornare,' meaning to scrape off or to remove, reflecting the act of casting aside or belittling. Over time, the word evolved, and 'scorner' emerged in the English language to specifically denote a person who expresses scornful behavior. This linguistic transformation highlights societal attitudes toward scorn, emphasizing its negative connotation and the impact of ridicule on interpersonal relationships. The usage of 'scorner' has persisted throughout history, often appearing in literature to portray characters who lack empathy and exhibit contempt for others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,189, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.