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scorn the idea
/skɔːrn ðə aɪdiə/
reject with contempt
He scorned the idea of working overtime without extra pay.
He rejected the idea of working overtime without extra pay with contempt.
informal
To reject or dismiss an idea with contempt or disdain.
She scorned the idea of compromising her principles.
She rejected the idea of compromising her principles with contempt.
The committee scorned the proposal as impractical.
The committee dismissed the proposal as impractical with disdain.
This phrase is often used to express strong disapproval or rejection of an idea, often implying that the idea is unworthy or foolish.
Collocations
scorn the notionreject the concept with contemptscorn the suggestiondismiss the suggestion with disdain
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'scorn the idea' when you want to express strong disapproval or rejection of an idea, often implying that the idea is unworthy or foolish.
Gold Rule
Strong Rejection
This phrase is used to express a strong rejection or dismissal of an idea, often with a sense of contempt or disdain.
Word Origin
The verb 'scorn' comes from Middle English 'scornen,' meaning to despise or mock. The phrase 'scorn the idea' combines this verb with the noun 'idea' to express strong rejection.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express strong disapproval or rejection of an idea. It is often used when the speaker or writer believes the idea is unworthy or foolish.
Word Breakdown
scorn
to despise or mock
rootthe idea
a concept or suggestion
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