detested Definition
- 1to dislike someone or something very much
- 2to feel strong hatred or disgust towards someone or something
Using detested: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detested" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I detest the smell of cigarette smoke.
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She detests people who are rude to waiters.
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He detests the idea of eating insects.
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The politician is detested by many voters.
detested Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with detested
deserving intense dislike or hatred
Example
His behavior was detestable and unacceptable.
in a way that deserves intense dislike or hatred
Example
The food was detestably salty and inedible.
intense dislike or hatred
Example
Her detestation of spiders was so strong that she couldn't even look at a picture of one.
Summary: detested in Brief
The verb 'detested' [dɪˈtɛstɪd] means to strongly dislike or feel hatred or disgust towards someone or something. It is often used to express intense negative feelings, as in 'I detest the smell of cigarette smoke.' Synonyms include 'abhor,' 'loathe,' and 'despise.'
