UNBELOVED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

unbeloved

adjective

Definition of unbeloved

as in despised

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Recent Examples of unbeloved Now holding the vice presidency, Harris remains impressively unbeloved. — Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 19 May 2021

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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

Definition of despised

Adjective

The left's most hated author — JK Rowling — has dropped the hammer on the disgusting things that took place at the Indiana Fever-Seattle Storm game earlier this week.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Props to new president of basketball operations in Mike Gansey, who was not only able to pry the 2024 NBA Finals MVP from a hated rival, but also had the roster in a good enough position to land one of the greatest players in history.

— Rob Peterson, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of hated

Adjective

But the irony of naming an airport after someone who so deeply disliked flying?

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
This sense of threat can trigger authoritarian tendencies, including support for taking away civil liberties like the ability to give public speeches or run for political office from disliked others.

— Paul Djupe, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

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