adj
blacklisted
BLAK-lihs-tuhd
Blacklisted (adj) means Placed on a blacklist; banned or shunned because of past behavior or accusations. Example: “The writer was blacklisted in Hollywood for over a decade.”
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Placed on a blacklist; banned or shunned because of past behavior or accusations.
"The writer was blacklisted in Hollywood for over a decade."
How to use blacklisted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially banned or shut out because of something you did or were accused of.
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What does “blacklisted” mean?
The word “blacklisted” means placed on a blacklist; banned or shunned because of past behavior or accusations. In plain terms, officially banned or shut out because of something you did or were accused of.
How do you pronounce “blacklisted”?
“Blacklisted” is pronounced BLAK-lihs-tuhd (/ˈblæk.lɪstəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “blacklisted” in a sentence?
Here is “blacklisted” used in a sentence: “The writer was blacklisted in Hollywood for over a decade.”
What part of speech is “blacklisted”?
“Blacklisted” is an adjective.
