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

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

Along with his brilliant, sparkling wife, Princess Caroline, George Augustus equally despised his cold father. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026

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

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