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

The goddess Hera — who despised Heracles — later set the crab in the heavens in the form of the constellation Cancer as a reward for its bravery. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026

Meanwhile, Larysa was stuck in Belarus, a country allied with Russia that Nataliia despised and had refused to move to, despite her daughter’s many pleas. —Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026

This election is a profound game-changer, not only for the people, but also the arts, liberating all those who were despised, sidelined or silenced by the corrupt regime. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026

Iowans despised slavery, treasured 'radical experiment' Thirteen Iowans died and 141 were wounded in the rout of the Union forces at Wilson's Creek. —Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026

The Mujahedeen-e-Khalq is listed as a terrorist organization by Iran and is widely despised inside the country. —Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026

There was appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity, as well as the wisdom and words, that Holtz provided to them during their lives, but it was muddied by his support of a political figure so many passionately opposed, and/or despised. —Mac Engel march 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026

Justifying Díaz-Canel’s removal, a figure long despised among Cubans on the island, might not be that difficult, given Havana’s long history in getting rid of members of the government deemed disloyal, corrupt or incompetent. —Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026

Ann Godoff, the founder of Penguin Press and the editor of Ron Chernow, Zadie Smith, Salman Rushdie, and Thomas Pynchon, would have despised this obituary. —Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026