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
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
She would begin with a silkworm—the one “worm” no one scorned.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
