Synonyms for

Shunned

Verb / ʃʌnd / Another word for shunned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To avoid or reject someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

ostracise castout shun banish blackball eschew ban ostracize avoided rejected ignored excluded ostracized isolated snubbed spurned forsaken eschewed abandoned neglected rebuffed repudiated abhorred disdained disliked scorned unfriended

Example sentences

  1. She shunned the boy who bullied her in school.
  2. He was shunned by his community for speaking out against their traditions.
  3. I shunned fast food in favor of healthier options.
  4. The cat shunned the new toy and continued to play with the old one.
  5. After the scandal, the celebrity was shunned by the entertainment industry.

Quotes

  • I have been shunned all my life by those who know me best.
  • The world’s a little more complicated than it looks, and a lot less logical.
  • Being excluded doesn't mean there's something wrong with you. It just means that person/group has their own issues.

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