Definition

A person who rejects or refuses something with disdain or contempt.

Example

He was known as a spurner of conventional ideas, always challenging the status quo.

Conversation

I heard that Mark is such a spurner when it comes to new ideas.

Yeah, he never seems interested in trying anything different.

It's frustrating because he misses out on so much potential.

Exactly! Sometimes I wish he'd be more open-minded.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spurner is formed from "spurn" (from Old English "spernan", meaning to kick away or reject) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A spurner is a person who kicks away or rejects something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'kicks away' ('spurn') something — the '-er' just means a person. A spurner is someone who rejects or dismisses.

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