[noncount] 1 : a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
▪ I have nothing but scorn [=contempt] for people who are cruel to animals. ▪ They treated his suggestion with scorn. ▪ an expression full of scorn 2 : harsh criticism that shows a lack of respect or approval for someone or something
▪ Her political rivals have poured/heaped scorn on her ideas for improving the tax system.
▪ I have nothing but scorn [=contempt] for people who are cruel to animals. ▪ They treated his suggestion with scorn. ▪ an expression full of scorn
▪ Her political rivals have poured/heaped scorn on her ideas for improving the tax system.





