scorned

Example Sentences

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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

When “Frankenstein” was first published without Shelley’s name, and chatter about its author began to spread, an early commentary in the British Critic scorned the dissonance between Shelley’s womanhood and the novel’s monstrous narrative.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 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

The bat flip, once scorned as an instrument of disrespect, is now celebrated by the league itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

I supposed she didn’t want to live in a neighborhood where so many people scorned her —even her own father.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu