scoff in a sentence

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

To scoff means to speak to someone or about something in a mocking or contemptuous manner, expressing disbelief or disdain.

She couldn't help but scoff at the idea that a cat could be trained to fetch.
Despite his impressive credentials, the critics continued to scoff at his unconventional theories.
When he proposed his plan, his colleagues scoffed, believing it was far too ambitious.
She scoffed at the suggestion that she would ever run a marathon.
The audience began to scoff when the magician's tricks were revealed to be mere illusions.
She couldn't help but scoff at the ridiculous proposal.
When he heard the critics scoff, he became even more determined to succeed.
It's hard not to scoff at the idea that aliens could be living among us.
Despite the scoff of his peers, he pursued his unconventional dream.
They scoffed at the notion that hard work alone could guarantee success.
His friends would often scoff at his attempts to be a poet.
The critics scoffed at the film, calling it a waste of time.
Despite their scoffing, she remained determined to prove them wrong.
He scoffed at the idea that money could buy happiness.