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scorning
UK
/ˈskɔːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔrnɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈskɔː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔr.nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that shows or expresses scorn.
She gave him a scorning look before walking away.
Elle lui a lancé un regard méprisant avant de s’éloigner.
Additional translations
scornings
pl
Her scorning of the new policy was evident in her dismissive remarks during the meeting.
Son mépris pour la nouvelle politique était évident dans ses remarques dédaigneuses pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
scorning
Gerund
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
Definitions
She gave him a scorning look before walking away.
Her scorning of the new policy was evident in her dismissive remarks during the meeting.
His scorning of traditional rules made him unpopular with the old guard.
She scorned his offer of help, believing she could manage on her own.
He scorned the idea of working for a company that didn't align with his values.