Detested: meaning, definitions and examples
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detested
[ dษชหtษstษd ]
strong dislike
Detested means having a strong aversion or dislike towards someone or something. It is an expression of intense feelings of hatred or repulsion. When someone detests a person, they cannot stand being around them. This term often implies a deep-rooted emotional response that goes beyond mere dislike, indicating a level of animosity.
Synonyms
abhorred, despised, hated, loathed
Examples of usage
- She detested the idea of moving to a new city.
- He detested the smell of burnt food.
- Many people detest waking up early for work.
Translations
Translations of the word "detested" in other languages:
๐ต๐น detestado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคซเคผเคฐเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verachtet
๐ฎ๐ฉ dibenci
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฝะฐะฒะธะดััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ znienawidzony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฟใฟๅซใใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉtestรฉ
๐ช๐ธ detestado
๐น๐ท nefret edilen
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ค๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ nenรกvidฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nenรกvidenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๅๆถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zaniฤevan
๐ฎ๐ธ hatur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะบ ะบำฉัะตััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nifrษt olunan
๐ฒ๐ฝ detestado
Etymology
The word 'detest' comes from the Latin 'detestari,' meaning to declare against or to hate, which itself is composed of 'de-' meaning 'down from' or 'away,' and 'testari' meaning 'to testify' or 'to witness.' The first use of 'detest' in English dates back to the late 15th century. It originally entered the language through Middle French, which adopted the Latin term. Over time, 'detest' has maintained its strong association with feelings of hatred and disgust, often used in contexts where someone's aversion is profound and unmistakable. Today, it is widely used in both formal and informal settings to express extreme dislike.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,235, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18232 activator
- 18233 boosting
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- 18235 detested
- 18236 slashed
- 18237 indentation
- 18238 congruence
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