Spurned

Pronunciation: /spɜːrnd/

Definitions of spurned

verb to reject with disdain or contempt

Example Sentences

A1 She spurned his offer to help.

A2 He spurned her apology and walked away.

B1 The company spurned the merger proposal from their competitor.

B2 The politician spurned the media's attempts to question him.

C1 Despite his success, he still spurned the trappings of wealth and fame.

C2 The artist spurned commercial success in favor of artistic integrity.

Examples of spurned in a Sentence

formal Despite his best efforts, he was ultimately spurned by the prestigious university.

informal He got spurned by his crush after asking her out on a date.

slang I can't believe she spurned him like that, what a jerk!

figurative The artist's unconventional style was initially spurned by critics but later gained widespread acclaim.

Grammatical Forms of spurned

• past tense: spurned
• plural: spurned
• comparative: more spurned
• superlative: most spurned
• present tense: spurn
• future tense: will spurn
• perfect tense: have spurned
• continuous tense: is spurning
• singular: spurn
• positive degree: spurned
• infinitive: to spurn
• gerund: spurning
• participle: spurned

Origin and Evolution of spurned

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'spurned' originated from the Middle English word 'spurnen' which came from the Old English word 'spurnan' meaning to kick or push away.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spurned' has evolved to signify rejection or disdain towards something or someone, moving away from its original physical action of kicking or pushing away.