scorned

• Describe a una persona o cosa que recibe desprecio, menosprecio o una fuerte desaprobación, a menudo tras haber sido rechazada o humillada.

Describes a person or thing that is treated with contempt, disdain, or strong disapproval.

1. Feeling or showing contemptB2formal

   Treated with a strong feeling of disrespect or rejection.

   despreciado

   • She felt scorned after being ignored at the party.
   • The scorned lover wrote a bitter letter.
   • He walked away with a scorned expression on his face.

   Sinónimosdespisedrejectedspurned

   Antónimosadmiredcherishedesteemedhonoredrespected

2. Rejected or despisedB2formal

   Something or someone that has been rejected or treated as worthless.

   despreciado, desdeñado

   • The scorned proposal was never discussed again.
   • A scorned employee may seek revenge.
   • The scorned idea was later proven to be brilliant.

   Sinónimosdespiseddisregardedrejectedspurned

   Antónimosacceptedadmiredcherishedesteemedrespectedvalued

• Verbo que expresa un fuerte desprecio, desdén o rechazo hacia alguien o algo, o el acto de tratar a alguien o algo como indigno o inferior.

A verb used to express the act of feeling or showing contempt, disdain, or strong disapproval towards someone or something.

1. Feel contempt forC1formal

   To feel or express a strong lack of respect for someone or something.

   despreciar

   • She scorned his offer of help, believing she could do it alone.
   • He scorned the idea of taking shortcuts to success.
   • The critics scorned the artist's latest work.

   Sinónimosderidedespisedisdainlook down onmockridiculeslightspurn

   Antónimosadmireesteemhonorrespectreverevalue

2. Reject with disdainC1formal

   To refuse to accept or do something because you think it is not good enough.

   Rechazar con desdén

   • They scorned the proposal as being too simplistic.
   • He scorned the invitation to the party, calling it a waste of time.
   • She scorned any suggestion that she was wrong.

   Sinónimoscontemndespisedisdaindisregardrebuffrejectslightsnubspurn

   Antónimosacceptapproveembracewelcome