scorning

UK
/ˈskɔːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔrnɪŋ/

Translations

scorninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskɔː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔr.nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that shows or expresses scorn.
scorningnoun
scornings
pl
His scorning of the rules was evident in his behavior.
Его презрение к правилам было очевидно в его поведении.
scornverb

scorning

Gerund

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

Definitions

scorninggerund / present participle
Expressing or characterized by scorn; contemptuous.
She gave him a scorning look before walking away.
scorningnoun
The feeling or expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something considered unworthy.
Her scorning of the new policy was evident in her dismissive remarks during the meeting.
The act of rejecting or dismissing someone or something with contempt.
His scorning of traditional rules made him unpopular with the old guard.
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.