Detesting: meaning, definitions and examples

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detesting

 

[ dɪˈtɛstɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feelings of dislike

Detesting is the act of intensely feeling hatred or strong aversion toward someone or something. This strong emotion often stems from personal experiences or societal influences. People may detest certain actions, behaviors, or characteristics, sometimes leading to profound dislike. It is essentially the opposite of liking or loving something.

Synonyms

abomination, averse, hatred, loathing

Examples of usage

  • She is detesting the way he talks.
  • Many people are detesting the new policy.
  • He is detesting the idea of moving away.

Translations

Translations of the word "detesting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detestando

🇮🇳 घृणा करना

🇩🇪 verabscheuen

🇮🇩 membenci

🇺🇦 ненавидіти

🇵🇱 nienawidzić

🇯🇵 嫌う

🇫🇷 détester

🇪🇸 detestar

🇹🇷 nefret etmek

🇰🇷 혐오하다

🇸🇦 يحتقر

🇨🇿 nenávidět

🇸🇰 nenávidieť

🇨🇳 厌恶

🇸🇮 sovražiti

🇮🇸 hata

🇰🇿 жек көру

🇬🇪 მოღალატება

🇦🇿 nifrət etmək

🇲🇽 detestar

Etymology

The word 'detesting' originates from the Latin words 'detestari,' which means 'to denounce or to detest,' derived from 'de-' meaning 'down from' or 'away from' and 'testari' meaning 'to bear witness, testify.' The evolution of the word into modern English captures the essence of intense dislike or aversion that has been part of human expression for centuries. Over time, it has been integrated into various languages, retaining its core meaning but adapting to different cultural nuances of expressing dislike. In literature and common usage, it often conveys a sense of moral or emotional rejection, illustrating the depth of one's feelings against whatever is being detested.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,214, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.