scorner
Definition
Noun: A person who expresses contempt, disdain, or scorn toward someone or something, typically through remarks, facial expressions, or behavior. A scorner openly shows a lack of respect.
Usage
The word "scorner" is a formal and somewhat literary term. It describes a person whose characteristic attitude or action is to scorn. It is used to label someone who habitually mocks or treats others with contempt.
Examples
- The philosopher was often seen as a scorner of popular opinion, dismissing common beliefs with a wave of his hand.
- In the story, the proud king was a scorner of advice, which ultimately led to his downfall.
- Her reputation as a scorner of modern fashion made her opinions both feared and sought after.
Advanced Usage
- Archaic/Biblical Use: The term appears frequently in older English texts, such as the Bible (e.g., Proverbs, Psalms), where it often refers to one who mocks wisdom, correction, or divine principles.
- "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly... nor sitteth in the seat of the scorner." (Psalm 1:1, KJV)
Variants and Related Words
- Scorn (noun/verb): The feeling or expression of contempt. /
- Scornful (adjective): Feeling or expressing scorn.
- Disdain (noun/verb): A synonym for scorn, often implying a feeling of superiority.
Synonyms
- Scoffer: One who mocks or expresses contempt, very close in meaning to scorner.
- Derider: One who laughs at or mocks scornfully.
- Cynic: A person who believes people are motivated purely by self-interest and is contemptuously distrustful of human sincerity.
- Mocker: One who mocks or ridicules.
Antonyms
- Admirer
- Respecter
- Supporter
Noun
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a person who expresses contempt by remarks or facial expression
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