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beloved Antonyms

Opposite of beloved

Because the opposite of beloved shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Dearly loved; cherished with deep affection.

Usage Example

"The community gathered to celebrate the retirement of a despised local teacher."

Strongest
despised
loathed
detested
hated
reviled
abhorred
Strong
forsaken

• noun (Context 2)

A person who is dearly loved, especially a romantic partner or spouse.

Usage Example

"The poet dedicated the entire collection of sonnets to his enemy."

Strong
enemy
nemesis
foe

Similar words to beloved

Words similar to beloved shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

adored
cherished
sweetheart
treasured
darling
dear
true love
precious
See all synonyms of beloved

• Nearby Words

belong
belonging
belongingness
beloved
below
belowdecks
belowground

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Beloved. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/beloved
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