as in contempt
open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
has nothing but scorn for newfangled ideas of any kind
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1
as in to disdain
to show contempt for
scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors
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2
as in to despise
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
she scorned the advice of her ophthalmologist and had the laser eye surgery anyway
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Recent Examples of scorn
Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
This is the gold star of silent crybabies, heaped high with silent scorn, disapproval and frustration, all at once.
—John Bowe, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
David Robinson, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Most of the speakers at Tuesday’s meeting scorned a study by Raleigh’s Administrative Office of the Courts on workloads and staffing needs.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Perhaps masking some of their scorn, Harris and manager A.J. Hinch have begun touting the players already here in Lakeland.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
This is the gold star of silent crybabies, heaped high with silent scorn, disapproval and frustration, all at once.
—John Bowe, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
That discontent was laid bare in December after the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson unleashed social media scorn at his company and a U.S. health insurance industry that serves as gatekeeper to the nation's $4.5 trillion health care system.
—David Robinson, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Most of the speakers at Tuesday’s meeting scorned a study by Raleigh’s Administrative Office of the Courts on workloads and staffing needs.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorn
Noun
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Violations would be enforceable under New York’s criminal contempt laws, ensuring accountability.—
Eric Gonzalez,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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But the contempt seems to be even louder behind closed doors.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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For his second presidential term, Donald Trump stacked his health team with men who disdain the medical consensus.—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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Musk is a fellow who disdains the National Endowment for Democracy and hails the AfD in Germany.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
6 Feb. 2025
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Some complained that the editorials have become like CNN, MSNBC, and other news sources that Republicans despise.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The stifling centripetal forces of globalism despise the defiant particularism of the Jewish nation and the modern Jewish state.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What’s been really interesting to me about the Blake situation is how much of the hatred against her is coming from women.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Parents today must understand that hatred, bigotry and violence aren’t just things that children can learn directly from their upbringing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Read on for tips to get fresh ideas off the ground without disturbing or disrespecting existing foundations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Newcastle’s staff felt they were almost disrespected at times, while Liverpool grew frustrated by the tactics deployed by Eddie Howe’s side during matches (and assistant head coach Jason Tindall’s antics on the touchline).—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In other words, the excess of the original debt over the amount determined to have been due can be disregarded in calculating gross income.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Others, however, pointed out that there may be more nuance to the situation — and that the OP disregarding his mother’s wishes could have serious consequences.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Alleviating financial anxiety Love or hate what’s happening, there has been financial fallout from all the uncertainty and chaos generated.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Episode One introduces Jamie as a slight kid who hates needles and just wants to go home.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorn. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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