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Definitions

scorn

[skawrn] / skɔrn /
NOUN
contempt toward something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
derision disdain mockery ridicule sarcasm sneer
STRONG
contemptuousness contumely despisal despite disparagement disregard jeering scoffing slight sport taunting teasing
WEAK
despisement scornfulness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
flattery praise respect
STRONG
compliment
WEAK
approval delight pleasure
VERB
hold in contempt; look down on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhor defy deride despise disdain disregard flout hate ignore mock refute reject repudiate ridicule shun spurn taunt
STRONG
avoid cold-shoulder confute contemn gibe refuse renounce slight sneer trash
WEAK
be above consider beneath one make fun of put down run down scoff at turn back on turn nose up at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept admire approve cherish compliment esteem flatter like love note pay attention praise ratify regard respect sanction
STRONG
allow

Example Sentences

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Normally, others misfortune isn’t something I pile on, but oh, did that woman earn some scorn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

It was a far cry from the scorn and threats reserved for Europe by its traditional ally the United States at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

I would scorn the factory recommended oil-change interval of 6,000 miles—Fie!

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The alleged bottle thief could suffer public humiliation and/or private scorn if you tell the host and other guests what happened.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

There was something else in his voice now—hatred, scorn, rage.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.