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most hated

ADJECTIVE

despised

Synonyms

STRONG

abhorred abominated anathematized avoided condemned cursed detested disliked execrated loathed shunned

WEAK

offensive undesirable unpopular

Example Sentences

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Both candidates in Virginia’s gubernatorial race last year ran on killing the most hated tax in the state—the “personal property tax” on vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“This is all the makings of the most hated V-shaped rally again,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

How did America’s most hated tree become beloved?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Patrick Reed, once labelled "the most hated man in golf", opened up Friday about the toll taken on his family by allegations of cheating that have dogged his career.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

From being one of the most popular and admired people at the school, Harry was suddenly the most hated.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling