scorned
Example Sentences
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The humble tomato, beloved by many yet scorned by some, slowly awakens from hibernation, reminding us that warm weather, spent indulging in fresh salads and produce-filled sandwiches, is almost here.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
In England through much of the 20th century, conversion was tolerated—especially if you were creative—but sometimes scorned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
However, he has scorned the description of Opendoor as a meme stock, describing it instead as a “cult stock.”
From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025
He hated the government and scorned taxes, which the government noticed.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025
On top of that, she was from King Hill, a neighborhood she loved but others scorned.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
