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Despite (Noun)

Contemptuous disregard; "she wanted neither favor nor despite".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She had sought neither his favor nor his despite, but rather just an honest assessment of her performance.
The artist had grown accustomed to the critic's despite, and it fueled her determination to create something even more audacious.
He was a radical thinker, accustomed to the despite of his colleagues, yet he persisted in sharing his provocative ideas.
As a dissident, she had braved the despite of the ruling powers, never wavering in her fight for freedom.
The eccentric inventor laughed off the despite of his peers, believing his genius would eventually be vindicated.

Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary".

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

The despite in which the dictator was held by his people was evident in the widespread protests against his rule.
The town's infamous history of despite for outsiders continued as locals treated visitors with suspicion and hostility.
Throughout history, the monarchy was often held in despite by many of its subjects due to its abuse of power.
As the politician's scandals unfolded, the despite in which she was held by her former supporters grew exponentially.
The country's elite were viewed with despite by many citizens who felt they were out of touch with the common people's problems.