Synonyms of despised

despised 1 of 2

adjective

as in disliked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disliked
• hated
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• disdained
• disfavored
• abominated
• execrated
• ignored
• forgotten
• unfavorite
• alienated
• unbeloved
• abandoned
• estranged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• 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
• worshiped
• 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