How Do You Spell SPURNED?

Pronunciation: [spˈɜːnd] (IPA)

The word "spurned", pronounced /spɜːnd/, refers to the act of rejecting someone or something contemptuously. The spelling of this word includes the letter "u" after the letter "r", which may be confusing for some English learners. However, this spelling follows the rule that after a stressed syllable ending in the letter "r", the sound /ɜːr/ is usually spelled with "ur". This phonetic transcription helps learners to understand the correct way to spell the word "spurned" and improve their English spelling skills.

SPURNED Meaning and Definition

1. The term "spurned" is a verb that typically refers to the act of rejecting, disregarding, or refusing someone or something in a contemptuous manner. It is often used to describe a situation where a person or entity dismisses, scorns, or turns down another, displaying a strong aversion or disdain towards them. In this context, the term can denote the act of intentionally rejecting or rebuffing someone's advances, proposals, or affections, often leading to feelings of hurt, humiliation, or disappointment.

   "Spurned" implies a deliberate act of dismissing or refusing someone or something with a measure of contempt, often due to various reasons such as lack of interest, disagreement, resentment, arrogance, or superiority. The reaction may stem from a personal dislike, unsuitability, or a perceived inadequacy.

   The term can also be used metaphorically, extending beyond personal relationships, to describe situations where an individual or group rejects an idea, suggestion, or offer in a scornful manner. It implies a strong sense of refusal, often coupled with a feeling of disrespect or disregard towards the subject matter.

   Overall, "spurned" encapsulates the act of intentionally and disdainfully turning away or rejecting someone or something, often leaving the person or entity on the receiving end feeling rejected, unwanted, or invalidated.

Top Common Misspellings for SPURNED *

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Other Common Misspellings for SPURNED

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Etymology of SPURNED

The word "spurned" originated from Old English "spurnan", which meant "to kick with the foot". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "spurnaną", meaning "to kick". This word has cognates in various Germanic languages, including Old High German "spurnan", Old Norse "sporna", and Middle Dutch "sporen". Over time, the meaning of "spurnan" evolved to include the sense of rejecting or refusing someone or something, resulting in the modern-day meaning of "spurned".

Similar spelling words for SPURNED

• sporanox,
• spring,
• springs,
• spirant,
• spareness,
• spurner,
• sporran,
• springbok,
• springlike,
• sprinkled,
• sparing,
• spurn,
• springing,
• springtide,
• sparingly,
• sprenger,
• spring up,
• sprinkler,
• springtime,
• spreen,
• sprain,
• springy,
• sparano,
• sperm,
• sprinter,
• Sprung,
• sprankle,
• springer,
• sphyrna,
• sprunger,
• sprinkle,
• sprinkles,
• sprint,
• sphyrnidae.

Conjugate verb Spurned

CONDITIONAL

I would spurn

we would spurn

you would spurn

he/she/it would spurn

they would spurn

FUTURE

I will spurn

we will spurn

you will spurn

he/she/it will spurn

they will spurn

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have spurned

we will have spurned

you will have spurned

he/she/it will have spurned

they will have spurned

PAST

I spurned

we spurned

you spurned

he/she/it spurned

they spurned

PAST PERFECT

I had spurned

we had spurned

you had spurned

he/she/it had spurned

they had spurned

PRESENT

I spurn

we spurn

you spurn

he/she/it spurns

they spurn

PRESENT PERFECT

I have spurned

we have spurned

you have spurned

he/she/it has spurned

they have spurned

I am spurning

we are spurning

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he/she/it is spurning

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I was spurning

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I would be spurning

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