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

The despised Colonel Protheroe is found dead in the vicarage study by Reverend Leonard Clement (Kit Harington). — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026

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

In both projects, she was tasked not only with playing the same person from young adulthood to maturity, but also with bringing new dimension to a literary character whom readers have misguidedly despised for decades. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

And Hadl, who both was an assistant coach and later an administrator at KU, not to mention one of the greatest KU players of all time, also despised the Tigers. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

By the end, Moreno was as despised by his fanbase as any owner in baseball. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

But the legendary General George Patton despised Mauldin's work. — David Martin, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026

Overnight, this 54-year-old Southern Californian began dealing with acid reflux, random bloating, constipation, and a rebelling digestive system that suddenly despised her favorite foods. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026

Disliked, even hated, by millions of his countrymen, and despised by possibly billions abroad, Trump has a target on his back. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Most of the refugees from the region fended for themselves in shanty towns around Baku, despised by the urbanites even as their plight was weaponized. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

This movie proved to be a huge hit, raking in over $230 million worldwide even though most critics despised it. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 24 July 2026