adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

despised, disdained, scorned, contemptuous

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Example Sentences

Example:He was despised by most of the townspeople for his unscrupulous behavior.

Definition:Rejected; detested; regarded with contempt or disgust.

From despised

Example:The lazy attitude of the student was disdainfully observed by the teacher.

Definition:Looked down on with scorn; rejected with contempt.

From disdained

Example:The scorned artist finally found recognition in a later exhibition.

Definition:Treated with contempt and derision; rejected with scorn.

From scorned

Example:Her contemptuous remarks showed no regard for others' feelings.

Definition:Expressing or proceeding from contempt and disdain; scornful.

From contemptuous