The term "scoffed" is employed in literature as a sharp indicator of derision or dismissive contempt, capturing the speaker’s reluctance to entertain a notion or to belittle an idea. In dialogue, it often punctuates a character’s incredulity or mocking response—as when a character ridicules an absurd claim ([1], [2]) or rebuffs a challenge with bitter sarcasm ([3]). As a narrative device, it vividly portrays social or intellectual disdain, whether aimed at an author's proposition ([4]) or a culturally entrenched belief ([5]). This usage not only emphasizes emotional detachment but also enriches character interaction by conveying immediate, often scornful, judgment.