scorn

noun
UK: /skɔːrn/
US: /skɔːrn/

  1. A feeling that someone or something is not good enough to deserve your respect.

    1. She felt nothing but scorn for the people who had betrayed her trust.
    2. His face wore an expression of utter scorn as he watched their pathetic attempts.

Synonyms

contempt disdain mockery derision despise dislike
scorn verb

  1. To feel or show contempt and disrespect towards a person or thing.

    1. She really scorns people who are not polite.
    2. The public now scorns the lies and corruption that plague the government.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "scorn" is /skɔːrn/ in British English and /skɔːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scorn": contempt, disdain, mockery, derision, despise, dislike.

Example usage of "scorn": "She felt nothing but scorn for the people who had betrayed her trust.". More examples on the page.