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Meaning of detested
The primary meaning of the word "detested" is to feel intense dislike or hatred towards something or someone.
Etymology of detested
The word "detested" originates from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "testari" (meaning "to bear witness" or "to testify"), which later evolved into the Latin word "detestari", meaning "to curse" or "to abhor".
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to express strong feelings of dislike or hatred.
Synonyms
despised
hated
loathed
abhorred
despised
disliked
disapproved
disliked
detested
resented
scorned
despising
execrated
abominated
nauseated
repulsed
disgusted
appalled
horrified
outraged
offended
affronted
insulted
displeased
dissatisfied
discontented
unhappy
miserable
wretched
hateful
odious
obnoxious
repellent
repugnant
distasteful
disagreeable
unpleasant
unpalatable
disgusting
foul
vile
heinous
atrocious
depraved
despicable
contemptible
reprehensible
detestable
Definitions
- The word "detested" is defined by Oxford Languages as feeling intense dislike or hatred towards something or someone.
- * It can also imply a strong sense of disgust, distaste, or repulsion.
Usage Examples
- The politician's corrupt practices were detested by the general public.
- * She detested the idea of working on weekends.
- * The smell of rotten food was detested by everyone in the room.