adj

blighted

BLEYE-tihd

Blighted (adj) means Damaged, ruined, or held back by blight or hardship. Example: “The blighted neighbourhood had seen little investment in decades.”

adj

Damaged, ruined, or held back by blight or hardship.

"The blighted neighbourhood had seen little investment in decades."

"Blighted crops left the farmers with almost no harvest."

How to use blighted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRuined or spoiled by disease, neglect, or misfortune.

Common pairings

blighted area blighted crops

Word forms

more blighted comparative, most blighted superlative

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Etymology

From "blight" plus "-ed."

Rhymes for blighted

lighted sighted weighted delighted farsighted nearsighted copyrighted highlighted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blighted” mean?

The word “blighted” means damaged, ruined, or held back by blight or hardship. In plain terms, ruined or spoiled by disease, neglect, or misfortune.

How do you pronounce “blighted”?

“Blighted” is pronounced BLEYE-tihd (/ˈblaɪtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “blighted” in a sentence?

Here is “blighted” used in a sentence: “The blighted neighbourhood had seen little investment in decades.”

What part of speech is “blighted”?

“Blighted” is an adjective.