Synonyms of detested

detested 1 of 2

adjective

as in disliked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disliked
• despised
• hated
• loathed
• abhorred
• disdained
• abominated
• disfavored
• execrated
• ignored
• unfavorite
• forgotten
• alienated
• unbeloved
• abandoned
• estranged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loved
• beloved
• favored
• special
• favorite
• cherished
• fond
• dear
• admired
• precious
• pet
• sweet
• appreciated
• darling
• revered
• esteemed
• adored
• fair-haired
• white-headed
• relished
• treasured
• prized

detested

2 of 2

verb

past tense of detest

as in hated

to dislike strongly

I detest pepperoni, and wouldn't eat it if you paid me!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hated
• despised
• loathed
• abhorred
• abominated
• disdained
• execrated
• had it in for
• deplored
• scorned
• disapproved (of)
• deprecated
• discountenanced
• disfavored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loved
• preferred
• liked
• desired
• favored
• enjoyed
• fancied
• admired
• relished
• approved (of)
• revered
• worshiped
• adored
• worshipped
• esteemed
• cherished
• prized
• treasured
• idolized
• venerated
• hallowed