1
as in disdained
to show contempt for
scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors
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as in despised
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 scorned
Brenda's right to call it out, and Mac’s 'Brenda scorned' joke was the perfect touch of humor to a stressful situation.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The truth is, Billy came onto the scene in the first season as somebody who felt scorned and betrayed by a big PR firm, who passed him over for a promotion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
With assistance from Pittsburgh engineer Don Gilmore, the chapel received a new foundation, roof, columned porch, and was bestowed with historical status—all of which helped shift Evans City’s perspective on the film that, until then, some locals had scorned.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Never underestimate the power of a CEO scorned.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Hell hath no fury like a therapist scorned.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Like a lot of messy divorces, this started with a wandering eye, a lover scorned and boils down to the money.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Watch this episode for Edie Falco's fiery, Emmy-winning performance as a woman both exhausted and scorned.
—Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Western sunniness about coexistence with China, of the Tom Friedman kind, should be scorned.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The truth is, Billy came onto the scene in the first season as somebody who felt scorned and betrayed by a big PR firm, who passed him over for a promotion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
With assistance from Pittsburgh engineer Don Gilmore, the chapel received a new foundation, roof, columned porch, and was bestowed with historical status—all of which helped shift Evans City’s perspective on the film that, until then, some locals had scorned.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Never underestimate the power of a CEO scorned.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Hell hath no fury like a therapist scorned.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Like a lot of messy divorces, this started with a wandering eye, a lover scorned and boils down to the money.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Watch this episode for Edie Falco's fiery, Emmy-winning performance as a woman both exhausted and scorned.
—Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Western sunniness about coexistence with China, of the Tom Friedman kind, should be scorned.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorned
Verb
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In Sondheim’s body of work, Okrent searches for the autobiographical resonances that Sondheim himself mostly disdained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Because that man is going out of his way to remind everyone why, exactly, he is universally disdained.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Iowans despised slavery, treasured 'radical experiment' Thirteen Iowans died and 141 were wounded in the rout of the Union forces at Wilson's Creek.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Mujahedeen-e-Khalq is listed as a terrorist organization by Iran and is widely despised inside the country.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The three shooters, conspiracy theorists who hated the police, were shot and killed by officers after a six-hour siege in the region of Wieambilla.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But certain airports are more hated than others.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Under that model, traditional insurance is disregarded and patients instead pay a monthly fee for access to low-cost health care.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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After OpenAI published some of the terms of the contract on Saturday, many outside observers immediately questioned how the redlines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance would actually be upheld, with some saying the language would still allow the safeguards to be disregarded.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hybrid meetings often lead to awkward moments and deeper challenges regarding participation and inclusion, as remote workers may feel disrespected yet safer at home; executive coach Kim Scott offers strategies to foster inviting collaboration and equal participation for all team members.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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Feeling disrespected, Parker launched itself on the Revenge Tour.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorned. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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