adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of despise form-of, participle, past

   "The little boy loved peas but despised spinach."

Adjective

1. 1
   Hated; viewed with scorn.

   "The dictator's cruelty made him the most despised person in the region."

Adjective

1. 1
   treated with dislike or contempt wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cherishedcontemneddeclineddeclined with thanksdenieddetested

Antonyms

All antonyms

blessedcherishedtreasuredundespised

Example

More examples

"Danger comes soonest when it is despised."

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