Meaning & use
hateful
Full of hatred, or so unpleasant that it causes strong dislike in others.
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The comment section filled with hateful remarks aimed at the young athlete.
He regretted the hateful things he had said during the argument.
A note on using this word
Hateful usually describes words or actions driven by hatred, rather than a person's general character.
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