Scorns Meaning in English
word · lemma: scorn
ˈskɔɹnz
SKORNZ
skˈɔːnz
SKAWNZ
Definición
To strongly dislike or show that you think someone or something is not good or not worthy; to treat with contempt or deep disrespect.
Uso & Matices
Mainly formal or literary. 'Scorns' is the third person singular of 'scorn'. Commonly appears with objects ("he scorns help"), and can refer to both actions and attitudes. Not usually used in informal speech; 'looks down on' is a more conversational synonym.
Spanish: desprecia - menospreciaPortuguese (BR): desprezaPortuguese (PT): desprezaChinese (Simplified): 蔑视 - 轻视Chinese (Traditional): 蔑視 - 輕視Hindi: तिरस्कार करता है - उपहास करता हैArabic: يحتقر - يزدريBengali: অবজ্ঞা করে - তুচ্ছ করেRussian: презирает - пренебрегаетJapanese: 軽蔑する - 見下すVietnamese: khinh thường - coi thườngKorean: 경멸하다 - 업신여기다Turkish: küçümsüyor - hor görüyorUrdu: حقارت سے دیکھتا ہے - حقیر جانتا ہےIndonesian: coi thường - khinh bỉ
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She scorns any help from others.
basic
He scorns lying and always tells the truth.
basic
The teacher scorns cheating.
basic
He scorns traditions he thinks are outdated.
natural
The athlete scorns his opponents' poor sportsmanship.
natural
She scorns public opinion and does what she likes.
natural