Meaning & use

hateful

adjective·Everyday

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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