despised

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: de-spised (2)

English Definition

Looked down on with contempt or disgust; loathed.

Example Sentence

He was a despised dictator.

US IPA /dɪˈspaɪzd/

UK IPA /dɪˈspaɪzd/

hated loathed detested scorned

loved admired respected