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    Scorned

    /skɔrn/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To feel or show contempt or disdain for someone or something.
    She scorned the idea of giving up her dreams for a stable job.
    To reject or dismiss as worthless or unworthy.
    He scorned the criticism from his peers, believing in his vision.
    To treat with disdain or contempt.
    The artist felt scorned by the lack of appreciation for her work.
    adjective
    Regarded with disdain or contempt.
    The scorned lover vowed to move on and never look back.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French ‚ 'escarner', from Latin 'excornare' meaning 'to mock, deride'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scorned love
    A reference to unrequited love, often with a sense of bitterness.
    scorned woman
    A common phrase suggesting that a woman rejected or wronged can be vengeful.

    Related Words

    scorn
    The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless.
    contempt
    A feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

    Slang Meanings

    To diss someone.
    He totally scorned her in front of everyone.
    To throw shade.
    She scorned him during the meeting with a sarcastic remark.