Synonyms of scorned

scorned

verb

past tense of scorn

1

as in disdained

to show contempt for

scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disdained
• hated
• disrespected
• despised
• contemned
• snubbed
• walked over
• looked down (on or upon)
• sniffed (at)
• slighted
• scouted
• sneezed at
• loathed
• detested
• dissed
• abhorred
• snooted
• disparaged
• belittled
• thumbed one's nose (at)
• abominated
• high-hatted
• execrated
• deplored
• looked down one's nose (at)
• frowned (on or upon)
• deprecated
• discountenanced
• disapproved (of)
• disfavored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respected
• honored
• valued
• cherished
• admired
• treasured
• prized
• esteemed
• revered
• accepted
• worshipped
• venerated
• lionized
• favored
• hallowed
• appreciated
• approved (of)
• countenanced
• subscribed (to)
• cared (for)
• OK'd

2

as in despised

to ignore in a disrespectful manner

she scorned the advice of her ophthalmologist and had the laser eye surgery anyway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despised
• disregarded
• dismissed
• forgot
• flouted
• neglected
• overlooked
• disparaged
• belittled
• passed over
• slighted
• deprecated
• slurred (over)
• overpassed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• used
• approved
• accepted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scorned

The season ended with Beth and Rip’s adopted son Carter (Finn Little) being abducted by the family that Beulah scorned when going into business with the infamous Beth Dutton. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

That sent a chill through a fan base that has been scorned many times by some of the organization’s top players. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Gerardo Ortiz What’s a música mexicana festival without a bit of yearning and scorned romance? — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Those who believed in finvenkismo scorned Raŭmismo. — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026

While some painters might feel scorned for being passed over for so long, Lovelace O’Neal said that her late-career recognition was in some ways a blessing. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026

Jones also trumpeted his goal to phase out Georgia's income tax, but an ambitious cut withered after being scorned by Kemp, who is wrapping up his final term in office, and state House Republicans. — CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026

Brenda's right to call it out, and Mac’s 'Brenda scorned' joke was the perfect touch of humor to a stressful situation. — 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