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detested

Detested (adj) means Hated intensely. Example: “He was the most detested landlord on the street.”

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Hated intensely.
"He was the most detested landlord on the street."

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In plain EnglishWidely or strongly hated.

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Word forms

Comparative
more detested
Superlative
most detested
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What does “detested” mean?

The word “detested” means hated intensely. In plain terms, widely or strongly hated.

How do you use “detested” in a sentence?

Here is “detested” used in a sentence: “He was the most detested landlord on the street.”

What part of speech is “detested”?

“Detested” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of detested?

"detested" (adj) means hated intensely.

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