adj
scorned
skawnd
Scorned (adj) means Treated with contempt, rejected, or spurned. Example: “The scorned lover vowed never to trust anyone again.”
adj
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Treated with contempt, rejected, or spurned.
"The scorned lover vowed never to trust anyone again."
How to use scorned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone or something that has been rejected with contempt.
Common pairings
a woman scorned
feel scorned
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more scorned
- Superlative
- most scorned
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The _____ lover vowed never to trust anyone again.
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What does “scorned” mean?
The word “scorned” means treated with contempt, rejected, or spurned. In plain terms, describes someone or something that has been rejected with contempt.
How do you pronounce “scorned”?
“Scorned” is pronounced skawnd (/skɔɹnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “scorned” in a sentence?
Here is “scorned” used in a sentence: “The scorned lover vowed never to trust anyone again.”
What part of speech is “scorned”?
“Scorned” is an adjective.
