maligned
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Adjective — Spoken about unfairly or harshly; the target of unjust criticism.
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What does “maligned” mean?
The word “maligned” means spoken about unfairly or harshly; the target of unjust criticism. In plain terms, given a bad reputation, often unfairly — usually seen as "much-maligned.".
How do you use “maligned” in a sentence?
Here is “maligned” used in a sentence: “The much-maligned manager was actually right all along.”
What part of speech is “maligned”?
“Maligned” is an adjective.