scorn
scorn — noun
1. a reaction of complete disrespect aimed at someone or something you consider wor
a reaction of complete disrespect aimed at someone or something you consider worthless or inferior, often shown through cold words or a dismissive look
The committee showed nothing but scorn for the engineer's design, calling it unsafe.
nothing but scorn for [sb/sth]
Local residents treated the developer's plan with scorn after learning it would destroy the park.
treat [sth] with scorn
Minh was filled with scorn for the politician after he lied on television yet again.
A look of scorn crossed Ava's face as her coworker started making rude excuses.
The journalist wrote about the minister's actions with such scorn that readers demanded his resignation.
- admiration
warm respect and approval
- respect
positive regard for someone's abilities or qualities
文法句型
scorn for [sb/sth]
treat [sb/sth] with scorn
2. a word, look, or action that clearly shows you have no respect for someone or so
a word, look, or action that clearly shows you have no respect for someone or something
The critic's review was full of scorn for the young writer's first novel.
full of scorn for [sb/sth]
Bao curled his upper lip in scorn when his teammate suggested cutting corners on the project.
Lakshmi could not hide the scorn in her voice when she described the company's careless work.
The opposition party directed their scorn at the new law during every speech in parliament.
Nora gave her coworker a cold look filled with scorn and walked away without a word.
文法句型
scorn in [sb/sth]
full of scorn
用法筆記
This sense emphasizes the visible or audible expression of the feeling — the sneer, the mocking comment, the dismissive gesture — rather than the internal emotion itself.
scorn — verb
- scornpresent simple I / you / we / they
- scorns3rd person singular
- scorning-ing form
- scornedpast simple
1. to feel or express a complete lack of respect toward someone or something you th
to feel or express a complete lack of respect toward someone or something you think is not worthy of serious attention
The older students scorned Joon for his unusual accent on his first day at school.
scorn [sb] for [sth]
Critics scorned the film as shallow and poorly written after its release.
scorn [sth] as [adj]
Many villagers scorned the government's flood warning, believing it was just a trick to scare them.
The head chef scorned the fast-food chain's cooking methods, saying real food needed time and care.
Vikram scorned the idea of working for a company whose values he did not share.
- despise
expresses stronger, more emotional hatred than scorn
- disdain
emphasizes a sense of superiority
- look down on
less formal; often used in everyday conversation
文法句型
scorn [sb/sth]
scorn [sb/sth] as [adj]
用法筆記
Takes a direct object; never used with a preposition like 'at' or 'upon'. The object can be a person, an idea, an action, or a thing considered unworthy.
常見錯誤
2. to turn down an offer, suggestion, or piece of advice in a proud way that shows
to turn down an offer, suggestion, or piece of advice in a proud way that shows you believe it is not good enough for you
Diya scorned her manager's advice to stay quiet and instead wrote a letter to the director.
scorn [sb]'s advice
The injured runner scorned the doctor's suggestion to rest and kept training for the race.
Isabela scorned the scholarship offer from the small college, insisting she would go to a top university.
The famous singer scorned a ten-million-dollar deal with a brand whose products she did not trust.
Eli scorned every suggestion his family made about his career, insisting he knew best.
文法句型
scorn [offer/advice/suggestion]
用法筆記
The object is typically an offer, suggestion, piece of advice, or help. Unlike the neutral verb 'refuse,' scorn emphasizes the pride or snobbery behind the rejection.