adj
Uncommon
hateful
HAYT-fuhl
Hateful (adj) means Full of hatred, or causing others to feel hatred. Example: “He posted a hateful comment and later deleted it.”
adj
1
Full of hatred, or causing others to feel hatred.
"He posted a hateful comment and later deleted it."
"It was a hateful thing to say to a friend."
How to use hateful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing something driven by hatred, or something so unpleasant it inspires hatred in others.
Common pairings
hateful comment
hateful rhetoric
hateful person
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Word forms
- Comparative
- hatefuller, more hateful
- Superlative
- hatefullest, most hateful
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Etymology
From "hate" plus the adjective suffix "-ful," literally "full of hate."
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What does “hateful” mean?
The word “hateful” means full of hatred, or causing others to feel hatred. In plain terms, describing something driven by hatred, or something so unpleasant it inspires hatred in others.
How do you pronounce “hateful”?
“Hateful” is pronounced HAYT-fuhl (/ˈheɪtfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “hateful” in a sentence?
Here is “hateful” used in a sentence: “He posted a hateful comment and later deleted it.”
What is the opposite of “hateful”?
The opposite of “hateful” — its antonyms — is loveful.
What part of speech is “hateful”?
“Hateful” is an adjective.
Is “hateful” a common word?
“Hateful” is an uncommon word in modern English.
