scorned
Example Sentences
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Their reunion is surreal because it’s predicated on their mutual ability to admit fault, something that few of us have the opportunity to do after we walk away from a loved one scorned.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 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
She scorned pretense, and she believed in plain speaking.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
