hateful
word
/ˈheɪtfəɫ/
/hˈeɪtfəl/
Definition
Extremely unkind, showing strong dislike or hatred; describes something or someone that causes anger or disgust.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or emotional contexts, often for actions, speech, or attitudes that strongly express hatred or disgust. Common collocations: 'hateful comments', 'hateful act'. Similar words: 'horrible' (general bad), 'hostile' (shows opposition). Avoid using to criticize minor annoyances; it implies deep negative feeling.
Spanish: odioso - lleno de odioPortuguese (BR): odioso - cheio de ódioPortuguese (PT): odioso - cheio de ódioChinese (Simplified): 可恨的 - 充满仇恨的Chinese (Traditional): 可恨的 - 充滿仇恨的Hindi: घृणित - नफरतपूर्णArabic: كريه - مليء بالكراهيةBengali: ঘৃণাস্পদ - ঘৃণামূলকRussian: ненавистныйJapanese: 憎むべき - 憎らしいVietnamese: đầy căm ghét - đáng ghétKorean: 증오스러운 - 혐오스러운Turkish: nefret dolu - iğrençUrdu: نفرت انگیزIndonesian: penuh kebencian - penuh kebenciankuasa
Example Sentences
He made a hateful remark about her.
basic
The dictator's hateful actions caused much suffering.
basic
They spread hateful messages online.
basic
Those hateful rumors really hurt his reputation.
natural
It's hard not to react to such a hateful email.
natural
Some people use hateful words just to provoke others.
natural