Detested — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /di-ˈtest/ de·test

Meaning & Definition of Detested

Detested (verb)

  1. to feel intense and often violent antipathy toward, loathe
  2. curse, denounce

Detested (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hated, despised

    similar: abhorred, abominated, despised, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged
    opposite: beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured

Detested (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to dislike strongly

    "I detest pepperoni, and wouldn't eat it if you paid me!"

    similar: abhorred, abominated, despised, execrated, hated, loathed, had it in for
    related: deplored, deprecated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, disdained, disfavored, scorned
    opposite: loved
    near: desired, fancied, favored, liked, preferred, enjoyed, relished, admired, adored, approved (of), esteemed, hallowed, idolized, revered, venerated, worshipped, cherished, prized, treasured

Related Entry: Detest (verb)

Detest is a different word from Detested. The synonyms below are for detest, not for detested.

  1. to dislike strongly

    "I detest pepperoni, and wouldn't eat it if you paid me!"

    similar: abhor, abominate, despise, execrate, hate, loathe, have it in for
    related: deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn
    opposite: love
    near: desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer, enjoy, relish, admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Detested

The most common words with a similar meaning to Detested:

abhorred, abominated, despised, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged, had it in for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Detested

Words with the opposite meaning of Detested:

beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured

Related Words for Detested

deplored, deprecated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, scorned

Near Antonyms of Detested

desired, fancied, liked, preferred, enjoyed, approved (of), hallowed, idolized, venerated, worshipped

Word Forms of Detested

Inflections: detesting, detests

Derived words: detester (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Detested

Middle French detester or Latin detestari; Middle French detester, from Latin detestari, literally, to curse while calling a deity to witness, from de- + testari to call to witness testament

First known use: circa 1535

Frequently Asked Questions about Detested

What does "Detested" mean?

"Detested" means to feel intense and often violent antipathy toward, loathe. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to feel intense and often violent antipathy toward, loathe. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Detested"?

Other words for "Detested" include abhorred, abominated, despised, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated and hated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Detested" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Detested"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Detested". Common alternatives include abhorred, abominated, despised, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed and unfavorite.

What is the opposite of "Detested"?

Antonyms of "Detested" include beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite and fond. Near antonyms include desired, fancied, liked and preferred.

How do you use "Detested" in a sentence?

Examples of "Detested" in a sentence: "I detest pepperoni, and wouldn't eat it if you paid me!".

Is "Detested" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Detested" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Detested"?

"Detested" is pronounced /di-ˈtest/ and divided into syllables as de·test.

What is the origin of the word "Detested"?

"Detested" comes from Middle French detester or Latin detestari; Middle French detester, from Latin detestari, literally, to curse while calling a deity to witness, from de- + testari to call to witness testament. First known use: circa 1535.