English Definition
n. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval; v. to show scorn
Significado en Español
desdén, desprecio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự khinh miệt, sự coi thường
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “scorn”:
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A
contempt
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B
respect
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C
admiration
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D
praise
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A — contempt.
“scorn” means n. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval; v. to show scorn
Common questions about “scorn”
What does “scorn” mean?
scorn — n. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval; v. to show scorn. In Chinese: 轻蔑.
How do you pronounce “scorn”?
scorn is pronounced /skɔːrn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: scorn.
Is “scorn” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. scorn appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
