scorn

UK
/skɔːn/
US
/skɔrn/

Translations

scornnoun
scorns
pl
He looked at her with scorn.
Он посмотрел на нее с презрением.
scornverb
scorned
Past Simple
scorned
Past Participle
scorning
Gerund
UK
/skɔːn/
US
/skɔrn/
He would often scorn at the efforts of his colleagues.
Он часто глумился над усилиями своих коллег.
She tends to scorn those who disagree with her.
Она склонна презирать тех, кто с ней не согласен.

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.