Despised

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspaɪzd/

Definitions of despised

verb to feel contempt or deep repugnance for

Example Sentences

adjective regarded with contempt or scorn

Example Sentences

A1 She despised the taste of broccoli.

A2 He despised the way his boss treated him.

B1 The villagers despised the new road construction disrupting their daily lives.

B2 The dictator despised anyone who spoke out against his regime.

C1 The artist despised the commercialization of his work.

C2 The professor despised students who did not put in effort in their studies.

Examples of despised in a Sentence

formal The politician despised his opponent's lack of integrity.

informal I despised having to sit through that boring presentation.

slang She despised her ex-boyfriend for cheating on her.

figurative The artist despised the blank canvas, feeling uninspired.

Grammatical Forms of despised

• past tense: despised
• plural: despised
• comparative: more despised
• superlative: most despised
• present tense: despises
• future tense: will despise
• perfect tense: has despised
• continuous tense: is despising
• singular: despised
• positive degree: despised
• infinitive: despise
• gerund: despising
• participle: despising

Origin and Evolution of despised

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'despised' originated from the Latin word 'despisere', which means to look down on or scorn.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'despised' has retained its original meaning of feeling contempt or scorn towards something or someone.