Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb cherish

1 sense of cherish

Sense 1
care for, cherish, hold dear, treasure -- (be fond of; be attached to)
       => love -- (have a great affection or liking for; "I love French food"; "She loves her boss and works hard for him")

Antonyms of adj cherished

1 sense of cherished

Sense 1
cherished, precious, treasured, wanted -- (characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted")

INDIRECT (VIA loved) -> unloved -- (not loved)

Similarity of adj cherished

1 sense of cherished

Sense 1
cherished, precious, treasured, wanted -- (characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted")
       => loved (vs. unloved) -- (held dear; "his loved companion of many years")