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scorned

UK
/skɔːnd/
US
/skɔrnd/

Translations

scornedadjective
more scorned
Comp.
most scorned
Super.
UK
/skɔːnd/
US
/skɔrnd/
The scorned artist refused to attend the exhibition after being criticized by the gallery owner.
L'artiste méprisé a refusé d'assister à l'exposition après avoir été critiqué par le propriétaire de la galerie.
Additional translations
dédaignéPlus littéraire ; insiste sur le rejet ou le mépris affiché.
Synonyms
despised
disdained
contemned
derided
mocked
scornverb

scorned

Past Simple

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.
Synonyms
despise
disdain
deride
mock
ridicule
contempt
Antonyms
admire
respect
praise
value

Definitions

scornedadjective
Treated with disdain or contempt.
The scorned artist refused to attend the exhibition after being criticized by the gallery owner.
Rejected or dismissed with contempt.
Feeling scorned by her peers, she decided to pursue her dreams elsewhere.
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.
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