Synonyms of despised

despised 1 of 2

adjective

as in disliked

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

despised

2 of 2

verb

past tense of despise

1

as in hated

to dislike strongly

I despise anchovies on pizza, and I refuse to eat them!

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in disregarded

to ignore in a disrespectful manner

a traitor hated and despised by the whole community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disregarded
• scorned
• forgot
• neglected
• dismissed
• flouted
• overlooked
• disparaged
• belittled
• passed over
• slurred (over)
• deprecated
• slighted
• overpassed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• used
• approved
• accepted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of despised

Adjective

Smith had slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Academy Awards, and was suddenly one of the most despised actors in America. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026

This is a despised company right now. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026

For most households, cleaning the oven is a despised chore. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026

Before public opinion turned against the war, Ali was likely the most despised man in America. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025

Verb

Lenin despised its predecessor, municipal socialism, for much the same reason. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

The likely architect of that plot was Lyonel’s own scheming son, Larys, whom Simon openly despised. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee once put it this way about why some golfer tirades add character while others are despised. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 19 June 2026

The traditional vuvuzela has been loved by some fans and despised by others. — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 June 2026

The Chicago fans, however, were determined to let Ruth know that on their turf he was despised. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026

There was a time when famed hedonistic hostess Rebekah Harkness despised parties. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026

Though often despised, carp are exceedingly shy and difficult, and great fighters. — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026

Corporate bosses and some regulators have long despised the practice of rooting for share prices to fall, but defenders say short selling creates an incentive to expose wrongdoing and acts as a check on increasingly passive stock markets. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 2 June 2026