Hateful

/ˈheɪt.fəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

marked by hate; filled with or expressing hate.

The hateful remarks made during the debate shocked everyone in the audience.

causing or deserving hate; loathsome.

The documentary highlighted the hateful practices that are still prevalent in some societies.

intensely disliked; detestable.

He left the party feeling a sense of hateful resentment towards those who betrayed him.

From hate + -ful, late Middle English.

hateful crime

A crime motivated by bias against a person's characteristics or identity.

hateful rhetoric

Speech or writing that involves or promotes hatred.

hate

An intense dislike or ill will.

hatred

Deep-seated animosity or aversion.

A description of something extremely unpleasant or offensive.

That movie was so hateful, I couldn't even finish it.

Referring to someone who is very negative or toxic.

Don't be so hateful; try to see the good in people.