scorn

"His suggestion to skip the homework was met with laughter and derision by the teacher. "

"He is a student of life."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"His laziness prevented him from finishing his homework. "

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

"His contempt for the new teacher was obvious; he scoffed at her ideas and ignored her instructions. "

"That famous singer, somebody everyone recognizes, is performing at the school concert. "

"The company dismissed me after less than a year."

"The student's essay was unoriginal because it copied ideas directly from Wikipedia. "

"I have no comment on that."

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

"Her dismissive tone during the meeting made the team feel unheard. "