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- [dih-test]
- /dɪˈtɛst/
- /dɪˈtest/
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- [dih-test]
- /dɪˈtɛst/
Definitions of detested word
- verb with object detested to feel abhorrence of; hate; dislike intensely. 1
- noun detested Dislike intensely. 1
- verb detested simple past tense and past participle of detest. 0
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Origin of detested
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Middle French detester < Latin dētestārī to call down a curse upon, loathe, equivalent to dē- de- + testārī to bear witness; see testate
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Parts of speech for Detested
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
detested popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
detested usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for detested
adjective detested
- disfavored — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
- unaccepted — generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.: an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.
- unvalued — highly regarded or esteemed: a valued friend.
- hated — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- nerdy — Slang. of or like a nerd.
Antonyms for detested
verb detested
- loved — held in deep affection; cherished: loved companions; much-loved friends.
- admired — Simple past tense and past participle of admire.
- cherished — clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely
- liked — to take pleasure in; find agreeable or congenial: We all liked the concert.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
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