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Contemptuous disdain or derision for someone or something regarded as unworthy.
The critic's scorn for the amateur performance was evident in his review.
The critic clearly showed his contempt for the performance.
He scorned the idea of compromise, believing it was a sign of weakness.
He rejected the idea of compromise with strong disdain.
Often used to express strong negative feelings of superiority over someone or something.
Use 'scorn' to express strong disdain, often in formal or literary contexts.
'Scorn' can be both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to reject with contempt; as a noun, it refers to the feeling of contempt itself.
From Middle English *scornen*, from Old French *escarnir*, from Latin *ex-* (out) + *carn-* (flesh), originally meaning 'to tear flesh off' (as a punishment).
Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe strong negative emotions. Can be used as a noun or verb.