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scorned

[skawrnd] / skɔrnd /

ADJECTIVE

maligned

Synonyms

STRONG

abused rejected

ADJECTIVE

neglected

Synonyms

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decayed deserted ignored overlooked spurned undervalued unused unwanted

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abandoned affronted declined deferred depreciated despised deteriorated disdained dismissed disregarded evaded forgotten lapsed omitted postponed shunned underestimated

WEAK

cast aside passed over tossed aside unconsidered unheeded unwatched

Antonyms

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cared for considered heeded used well cared for well tended

ADJECTIVE

undesirable

Synonyms

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abominable inadmissible loathsome objectionable troublesome unsatisfactory unsavory unwanted unwelcome

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annoying outcast repellent

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bothersome defective disagreeable disliked displeasing distasteful dreaded icky incommodious inconvenient inexpedient insufferable loathed obnoxious out of place rejected repugnant shunned to be avoided unattractive unlikable unpleasing unpopular unsought unsuitable unwished for useless

Antonyms

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acceptable desirable lovable nice pleasant wanted welcome

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appealing pleasing savory

ADJECTIVE

unloved

Synonyms

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despised unappreciated

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abhorred detested disliked hated unbeloved unpopular

Antonyms

WEAK

beloved liked loved

ADJECTIVE

unpopular

Synonyms

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abhorred avoided creepy despised detested disesteemed disfavored disliked drip dumpy execrated gross loathed loser lousy obnoxious ostracized out out of favor rejected shunned unaccepted unattractive uncared-for undesirable unloved unvalued unwanted unwelcome weird wimpy

Antonyms

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delightful desirable fashionable liked popular wanted

Example Sentences

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Church scorned French Impressionism as slapdash, and Ms. Johnson suggests that his work became less popular simply because it was superseded by a more innovative style.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

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

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

I would always be the Ugly One, alone and scorned.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis

scorned

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