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

But hell hath no fury like a Latino voter scorned and all this intimidation, in addition to a lack of follow-through on promises by Republican lawmakers since 2024, might have a boomerang effect by agitating Latinos into action. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Loneliness looms as a threat to all genders, but men, who are lauded for gruff stoicism and scorned for vulnerability, can be especially ill-equipped to navigate atomization. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Murkowski is admired by independents and some Democrats in Alaska, while being largely scorned by the MAGA right. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

There’s relief in his escape but the path has left him feeling scorned, too. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026

The investors among this small and scorned generation, now aged 45-61, are watching markets play out on their screens and constantly see the plot parallels with past cycles. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

On a fictional highway in 1958, a Cadillac became badly scorned by a little Nash Rambler. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

The prevalence of starwashing does not mean that all extraterrestrial endeavors should be scorned, said The Cool Down. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

Yes, the parent and teacher-scorned Roblox took Tung Tung Sahur down for a spell, giving Mementum a brief win. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026