widely prevalent general talk not based on definite knowledge; mere gossip; hearsay.

hating or hated by, the general public.

a person who hates or is hated by, the general public.

ಖಂಡಿತವಾದಿ ಲೋಕವಿರೋಧಿ khaṇḍitavādi lōka virōdhi (prov.) a man who speaks truth ruthlessly, gains but the opposition of the society.