1. regarded with contempt, hatred, or scorn

1. past tense and past participle of despise; regarded with contempt or scorn

Examples

• The corrupt politician was despised by the entire community.
• She despised having to wake up early every morning.
• The despised dictator was finally overthrown.
• He felt despised and rejected by his former friends.
• The team despised their arrogant opponents.
• The despised practice was finally banned by law.
• Many people despised the new policy changes.