scorn

Example Sentences

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He wanted to say that his talent was that important, but he knew that answer would only bring more scorn.

From Literature

She gave him a look; a look that aimed for high scorn but landed on fear.

From Literature

It was a far cry from the scorn and threats reserved for Europe by its traditional ally the United States at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.

From Barron's

“To Americans who are watching this right now, and I don’t know, maybe you’re watching it with curiosity, bewilderment, horror, scorn or sympathy,” he said.

From Salon

And so it is that the U.S. is scorning an offer of near-free rein, out of annoyance at the lack of formal closing papers.

From The Wall Street Journal