How Do You Spell SCORNING?

Pronunciation: [skˈɔːnɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "scorning" can be a bit tricky due to the silent "o" in the second syllable. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, it is spelled /ˈskɔːrnɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a "sk" sound followed by the long "o" sound as in "corn". The final syllable is pronounced with an "ing" sound as in "sing" but with an "or" sound instead of "i". Therefore, "scorning" is pronounced as SKOR-n-ing.

SCORNING Meaning and Definition

1. Scorning is a verb derived from the noun "scorn," which can be defined as a feeling or expression of contempt or disdain towards someone or something. It implies a strong sense of disrespect or disdainful rejection. When someone is scorning, they are actively manifesting this attitude through words, actions, or behaviors.

   Scorning can be seen as a form of rejection or belittlement, often including mocking, ridiculing, or looking down upon someone or something. It can involve intentionally dismissing ideas, opinions, or actions, or treating them with contemptuous disdain. Scorning may also involve mocking or taunting someone, intentionally provoking feelings of shame or inferiority.

   This term is typically used to describe a negative behavior exhibited by individuals with a sense of superiority or arrogance towards others. It can occur in personal relationships, societal settings, or even in a broader context, such as cultural or political conflicts.

   Scorning is an act that seeks to assert dominance or superiority by demeaning or devaluing others. It reflects a negative or hostile attitude and can have detrimental effects on the targeted individuals, leading to feelings of hurt, humiliation, or resentment. It is essential to cultivate empathy and respect for others, as scorning behaviors can be damaging to relationships and overall societal harmony.

2. The act of contemning or despising; the act of treating with contempt or disdain.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SCORNING

• sceening
• scaning
• snorking
• screning
• smorning
• scoing
• scurming
• scorring
• scopeing
• schoring
• soning
• scroing
• scoofing
• scourting
• scorpin
• scoming
• scoreing
• sorking
• scring
• snorning
• scourcing
• storning
• curning
• spoening
• sourning
• scarling
• scarfing
• scorting
• scownging
• scorhing
• scorcing
• scoroing
• scorging
• scrining
• thorning
• scprning
• scoorning
• szordini
• scayrning
• Sucorring
• Snworning
• Snornings
• Shoerning
• shorining
• scorseing
• Descorning

Etymology of SCORNING

The word "scorning" is derived from the verb "scorn". The verb "scorn" originates from the Old French word "escharnir", which means "to mock" or "to jeer". It further traces back to the Late Latin word "excrimire" (or "ex" meaning "out" and "crimen" meaning "crime") which indicated casting blame or contempt. Ultimately, the word can be traced back to the Latin word "cornu", meaning "horn", as in "to point or laugh with one's horn". Over time, "scorn" has evolved to become a noun and an adjective as well.

Similar spelling words for SCORNING

• scrawniness,
• scrimp,
• scrim,
• scouring,
• scaremonger,
• screwing,
• scrimy,
• scrimmage,
• screen,
• scoring,
• scranch,
• screening,
• schriner,
• scranton,
• schronce,
• scrounge,
• schranz,
• scrimpy,
• scornful,
• scorner,
• scrunch,
• schrantz,
• scorned,
• screaming,
• screamingly,
• scrounger,
• scorn,
• Schrimpf,
• scurrying,
• Schorn.

Conjugate verb Scorning

CONDITIONAL

I would scorn

we would scorn

you would scorn

he/she/it would scorn

they would scorn

FUTURE

I will scorn

we will scorn

you will scorn

he/she/it will scorn

they will scorn

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scorned

we will have scorned

you will have scorned

he/she/it will have scorned

they will have scorned

PAST

I scorned

we scorned

you scorned

he/she/it scorned

they scorned

PAST PERFECT

I had scorned

we had scorned

you had scorned

he/she/it had scorned

they had scorned

PRESENT

I scorn

we scorn

you scorn

he/she/it scorns

they scorn

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scorned

we have scorned

you have scorned

he/she/it has scorned

they have scorned

I am scorning

we are scorning

you are scorning

he/she/it is scorning

they are scorning

I was scorning

we were scorning

you were scorning

he/she/it was scorning

they were scorning

I will be scorning

we will be scorning

you will be scorning

he/she/it will be scorning

they will be scorning

I have been scorning

we have been scorning

you have been scorning

he/she/it has been scorning

they have been scorning

I had been scorning

we had been scorning

you had been scorning

he/she/it had been scorning

they had been scorning

I will have been scorning

we will have been scorning

you will have been scorning

he/she/it will have been scorning

they will have been scorning

I would have scorned

we would have scorned

you would have scorned

he/she/it would have scorned

they would have scorned

I would be scorning

we would be scorning

you would be scorning

he/she/it would be scorning

they would be scorning

I would have been scorning

we would have been scorning

you would have been scorning

he/she/it would have been scorning

they would have been scorning