scorned

Example Sentences

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There are few things more universally powerful than a mama’s boy scorned.

From Salon • May 10, 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

For a fanbase already scorned by Whittingham's catastrophic ownership, cautious optimism is blended with a desire to hold Panjab Warriors to account.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

It was a great relief to learn I wasn’t completely scorned by the gods.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis