scorn

UK
/skɔːn/
US
/skɔrn/

Translations

scornnoun
scorns
pl
She looked at him with scorn after he betrayed her trust.
Elle l’a regardé avec mépris après qu’il a trahi sa confiance.
Additional translations
riséePour désigner une personne ou une chose qui devient l’objet du mépris ou des moqueries.
scornverb
scorned
Past Simple
scorned
Past Participle
scorning
Gerund
UK
/skɔːn/
US
/skɔrn/
She scorned his offer of help, believing she could manage on her own.
Elle a méprisé son offre d’aide, pensant qu’elle pouvait se débrouiller seule.
Additional translations
dédaignerPlus littéraire ou soutenu.

Definitions

scornnoun
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.
She looked at him with scorn after he betrayed her trust.
A person or thing that is the object of contempt or disdain.
He became the scorn of the community after his dishonest actions were revealed.
scornverb
To treat or regard with contempt or disdain.
She scorned his offer of help, believing she could manage on her own.
To reject or refuse with contempt or disdain.
He scorned the idea of working for a company that didn't align with his values.