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scorn n

Scorn means a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of scorn

  • a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value

Usage examples of scorn

She looked at the forged diploma with open scorn.

His scorn for safety rules made the crew nervous.

The proposal was met with scorn by experts who had warned about the risk.

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