detested

[dɪˈtɛstɪd]

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.

  • Example

    She detests people who are rude to waiters.

  • Example

    He detests the idea of eating insects.

  • Example

    The politician is detested by many voters.

detested Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for detested

Antonyms for detested

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.

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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.'