Sentences

scum in a sentence

n.

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

Definition

Scum refers to a layer of unwanted material, often a film or residue, that forms on a liquid's surface, as well as a derogatory term for people considered despicable or morally reprehensible.

Sample Sentences

  1. The surface of the pond was covered in a thick layer of green scum.
  2. After the scandal broke, the politician was labeled as the scum of society.
  3. The factory was fined for releasing toxic waste that created scum in the nearby river.
  4. He felt that the scum of his past mistakes was finally behind him.
  5. Despite their charm, the reality show contestants were often seen as scum by critics.
  6. The lake was covered in a layer of green scum that made swimming impossible.
  7. After the scandal, he was treated like scum by his former friends and colleagues.
  8. The cleaning crew had to scrub the bathroom thoroughly to remove the stubborn scum from the tiles.
  9. In the movie, the villain was portrayed as the scum of society, exploiting the vulnerable for profit.
  10. She felt like scum for not standing up for her friend when it mattered most.
  11. The pond was covered in a layer of green scum, making it look uninviting.
  12. He was furious when he discovered that the scum had been stealing from the community fund.
  13. The movie portrayed the villain as a scum who cared only for his own gain.
  14. After the storm, scum floated to the surface of the river, spoiling its clear waters.
  15. She couldn't believe the scum of society would resort to such low tactics to get what they wanted.