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Definition of hateful

hateful

/ˈheɪt.fəl/
hate · ful
Adverb:hatefully
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hateful Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Arousing, deserving of, or filled with intense dislike, detestation, or aversion.

Example

"The community united to condemn the hateful rhetoric that had been circulating online."

2

Feeling or expressing malice, hostility, or ill will toward others.

Example

"She immediately regretted making such a hateful remark during the heated argument."

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• Rhymes for hateful

• Nearby Words

hatchway
hate
hateable
hateful
hatefully
hatefulness
hatemail

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'hatful', formed from the Old English noun 'hete' (hate) and the suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hateful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hateful
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