as in contempt
open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
has nothing but scorn for newfangled ideas of any kind
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1
as in to disdain
to show contempt for
scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors
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as in to despise
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
she scorned the advice of her ophthalmologist and had the laser eye surgery anyway
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Recent Examples of scorn
Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
But other legal scholars said that Mr. Trump’s scorn for the law was made palpable by the third-term talk.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The temporary ruling in favor of 19 Democratic state attorneys general was met with scorn over the weekend from the White House and Musk, who called for the judge to be impeached.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
On his first day back on the job, Trump once again singled out California for scorn, thereby burnishing Newsom’s standing within his party.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
But other legal scholars said that Mr. Trump’s scorn for the law was made palpable by the third-term talk.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
In character as a free spirit who scorns social convention, Davis is all haughty tosses of the head and sneering lines.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The temporary ruling in favor of 19 Democratic state attorneys general was met with scorn over the weekend from the White House and Musk, who called for the judge to be impeached.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorn
Noun
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In November, Swain found Adams’ administration in contempt of multiple provisions of the consent decree designed to improve conditions for inmates and staff at Rikers.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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Lanez was deposed as part of the case earlier this year, and in April, Megan’s lawyers filed a motion to hold Lanez in contempt of court.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2025
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Perhaps no other American statesman has ever disdained the role of idealism in foreign policy—the meddling of human-rights activists and democracy crusaders—quite like Kissinger.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2025
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The Minervois is a sunny land of black truffles, red marble, oak and juniper forests and castles constructed by Cathars (pescatarian Christians who disdained the symbol of the cross, were branded as heretics and subsequently slaughtered wholesale by Papal decree in the 13th century).—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was despised by first lady Jill Biden and was semi-alienated from Harris.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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The series follows two colleagues from vastly different backgrounds who initially despise each other.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Heiss said that nothing would be so devastating as to have earned Prima’s hatred.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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While Brandon Hagel has been suspended and a number of jarring hits have taken place, there is another level of intensity and hatred around the corner.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Reed went on to report a series of grievances against the Griffin teachers union and said she’s been slandered and disrespected by the community.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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This means fewer employees feel respected than disrespected!—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Watson Coleman said that ICE attempted to delay and dissuade the lawmakers from entering the facility and ultimately disregarded their authority.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Executive overreach and disregard for the jurisdiction, independence, and Orders of courts is red meat for populist leaders and their followers.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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While Monty loves to run around in the rain, Sam hates getting wet, avoiding the water at all costs.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Aside: Her daughters, when young, hated when the former Vogue fashion editor reached for leggings.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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“Scorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorn. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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