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Scorned - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Scorned means to be treated with contempt or disdain, often due to rejection or disapproval. It describes someone who has been dismissed or looked down upon with strong disrespect.

scorned

/skɔrnd/ /skɔːnd/

Definition:

Treated with contempt or disdain; rejected or dismissed as unworthy.

Synonyms:

despised, disdained, rejected, spurned

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

admired, cherished, respected

Common Collocations:

scorned lover, scorned offer, scorned advice

Derivatives:

scorner, scornful, scornfully

Usage Tips:

Use "scorned" to describe someone or something treated with strong contempt or rejection.

Common Phrases:

hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, scorned love, scorned and rejected

Etymology:

From Old French *escarnir*, meaning to mock or deride; related to Latin *excoronare* (to strip of a crown).

Examples:

  • 1. She scorned his apology and walked away.
  • 2. The proposal was scorned by the committee for its lack of detail.
  • 3. He felt scorned after his friends ignored his advice.
  • 4. A scorned lover often seeks revenge in stories.

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