scorn
noun
Definitions of scorn noun
- Uncountable
A profound feeling of disrespect or contempt for someone or something considered foolish or worthless.
She feels nothing but disdain for the new generation of politicians.
Why do you always treat my suggestions with such utter contempt?
The critic reviewed the movie with thinly veiled scorn.
verb
Definitions of scorn verb
- Transitive
To express or demonstrate a feeling of scorn towards someone or something.
Does he genuinely respect the media, or does he secretly look down on them?
You rejected all my proposals with disdain.
She scorned the man's marriage proposal.
- Transitive
To reject advice or an offer due to excessive pride or a feeling of superiority.
She dismissed all my offers of assistance with contempt.
He scorned the job, feeling it was beneath him.
They scorned any compromise proposals.