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

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribing something driven by hatred, or something so unpleasant it inspires hatred in others.

Common pairings

hateful comment hateful rhetoric hateful person

Word forms

hatefuller comparative, more hateful comparative, hatefullest superlative, most hateful superlative

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Etymology

From "hate" plus the adjective suffix "-ful," literally "full of hate."

Antonyms

loveful

Related words

loveful

Rhymes for hateful

useful woeful eyeful careful hopeful fateful grateful spiteful forceful graceful wasteful vengeful

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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