despised
Definition
Adjective: Treated with contempt; regarded as worthless, inferior, or deserving of scorn.
Usage
The adjective "despised" describes a person, group, thing, or idea that is intensely disliked, looked down upon, or considered unworthy of respect. It indicates a strong feeling of disdain from others.
Examples
- The despised policy led to widespread protests.
- He was the most despised tyrant in the nation's history.
- In the story, the character is a despised outcast from the village.
Advanced Usage
- "to be despised": This is the most common construction, using the passive voice to indicate the subject receives the contempt.
- The corrupt official was despised by the people.
- "much-despised" / "most despised": Hyphenated compound adjectives used for emphasis.
- They finally repealed the much-despised law.
- She was the most despised figure in the company.
Variants and Related Words
- Despise (verb): To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.
- I despise cruelty of any kind.
- Despicable (adjective): Deserving to be despised; contemptible.
- It was a despicable act of betrayal.
Synonyms
- Scorned
- Disdained
- Loathed
- Detested
- Reviled
Antonyms
- Admired
- Respected
- Cherished
- Esteemed
- Valued
Adjective
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treated with contempt
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