† deˈspisednessObs.|-ɪdnɪs| [f.prec. + -ness.] Despised condition. 1587Golding De Mornay xxxi. (1617) 541 Jesus could not haue shewed his..glory [better] than in despisednesse.1641Milton Ch.Govt. ii. i. (1851) 151 Therefore he sent..Despisednes to vanquish Pride.