unbeloved

adjective

Definition of unbelovednext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbeloved
  1. despised
  2. hated
  3. disliked
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
  • 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
  • The ultimate gut punch came in the NFC Wild Card game when Green Bay blew a 21-3 halftime lead at Chicago, allowed 25 fourth quarter points and fell to the hated Bears, 31-27.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of hated
Adjective
  • Finding a disliked celebrity with the offending crossed legs is optional.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
  • Walmart, the second-cheapest option, was among the most disliked.
    — Eva Flowe May 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Definition of disliked

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“Unbeloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbeloved. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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