Word: Hateful

Pronunciation

/ˈheɪtfl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having or showing intense dislike or hostility; filled with hate. It can describe people, actions, or things that inspire strong negative emotions such as anger or aversion.

Example sentences:

• Adjective: “His hateful words deeply hurt her feelings.”
• “The dictator’s hateful policies oppressed his own people.”
• “She found the movie’s hateful portrayal of women offensive.”

Phrases

• “Hatefully”: This is an adverb form of “hateful”, often used to describe how something was done with hate. Example: “He looked at her hatefully.”
• “A hateful glare”: Describes an expression full of hatred. Example: “She shot him a hateful glare when he interrupted her.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “His hateful comments sparked outrage among the community.”
• “Her hateful demeanor made it difficult for others to approach her.”

Synonyms

• Loathsome
• Odious
• Repugnant
• Abhorrent
• Detestable
• Vile
• Obnoxious
• Malicious
• spiteful
• Nasty