despised

• Qui est l'objet d'un fort mépris ou d'une vive aversion, souvent parce que considéré comme haïssable ou indigne.

Describes something or someone that is regarded with intense dislike or contempt.

1. Hated intenselyB2formal

   Regarded with strong dislike or hatred.

   Détesté, haï

   • The despised dictator was finally overthrown by the people.
   • He felt like a despised outcast in his own community.
   • The despised policy was repealed after widespread protests.

   Synonymesdetestedhatedscorned

   Antonymesadmiredcherishedesteemedlikedlovedvalued

• Verbe exprimant un fort sentiment de mépris, de dégoût ou de rejet envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

A verb used to express a strong feeling of dislike or contempt for someone or something.

1. B2formal

   To feel a strong dislike or hatred for someone or something.

   Exécrer, avoir en horreur

   • She despises dishonesty in any form.
   • He despises people who are rude to waiters.
   • I despise the way he treats his colleagues.

   Synonymesabhordetestdisdainexecratehateloathescorn

   Antonymesadmirecherishesteemlikeloverespectrevere

2. Intense aversionB2formal

   To regard with contempt or extreme disapproval.

   Aversion intense

   • They despise the political corruption in their country.
   • She despises the taste of cilantro.
   • He despises having to wake up early every day.

   Synonymesabhorcontemndetestdisdainexecratehateloathescorn

   Antonymesadmirecherishesteemloverespect