hateful meaning
UK US /ˈheɪtfəl/ 2 syllables
hateful (adjective): evoking or deserving hatred.
hateful has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
hateful as an adjective
- evoking or deserving hatred
- no vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude
Opposite: lovable
Similar: abominable, unlovable
Related forms: hatefulness
- characterized by malice
- a hateful thing to do
- in a mean mood
Synonyms: mean
Similar: nasty
Related forms: hatefulness
How to pronounce hateful
hateful is pronounced /ˈheɪtfəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with hateful
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in UL · 7-letter words
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