despising
Feeling utter contempt
Despising is the present participle of despise, meaning to regard with contempt or deep aversion.
It suggests looking down on someone or something as worthless or beneath consideration: She couldn't hide her despising of everything he stood for.
The word carries more intensity than mere dislike—it implies scorn and disdain.
Intense hostile aversion
- detestationIntense, thorough hatred
- abhorrenceExtreme hatred or disgust
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- disgustIntense physical aversion
repugnance · repulsion · animosity · antipathy · aversion · hostility · odium · execration
Hostile dismissive feeling
- disdainScornful disregard
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- disparagementCriticism meant to diminish
disrespect · belittlement · mockery · ridicule · sarcasm · condescension · looking down · dismissiveness
hatred
Intense hostile aversion
- detestationIntense, thorough hatred
- abhorrenceExtreme hatred or disgust
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
disgust · repugnance · repulsion · animosity · antipathy · aversion · hostility · odium · execration · abomination
scorn
Hostile dismissive feeling
disparagement · disrespect · belittlement · mockery · ridicule · sarcasm · condescension · looking down · dismissiveness · haughtiness
despisingadoring
Showing deep affection
loving · cherishing · treasuring · idolizing · worshipping
despisingadmiring
Feeling respect and approval
respecting · esteeming · venerating · honoring · appreciating