evoking or deserving hatred; "no vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude"- Joseph Priestly
Used in a Sentence
hateful
How to use hateful in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for hateful.
Editorial note
Yes, they are wrong and misguided, but they aren't ALL hateful.
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Definitions2
Parts of speech1
Quick take
evoking or deserving hatred; "no vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude"- Joseph Priestly
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of hateful gathered in one view.
characterized by malice; "a hateful thing to do"; "in a mean mood"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for hateful.
adjective
evoking or deserving hatred; "no vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude"- Joseph Priestly
adjective
characterized by malice; "a hateful thing to do"; "in a mean mood"
See also: mean
Example sentences
Yes, they are wrong and misguided, but they aren't ALL hateful.
"\n\nIn fact, I would venture to say that an extremely FEW are hateful.
Are you trying to say that pg is friends with someone in spite of his supposed hateful nature?
> The thread because this is one of the most hateful and ugly threads I've ever seen on HN.
I don't think anyone said it better that Hillel: "That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow.
>What is any less hateful about them?Has anyone suggested otherwise?
That he's somehow looked past the person's "shortcomings"?The critics I've read aren't saying pg has a hateful nature.
But, the various legal issues, hateful folks, and my day job suddenly taking more time I decided to give it up and pass it on to someone else.
It's easy to imagine a sick, hateful person, most importantly someone else, and individual bullies certainly exist, but I think the far more common situation is where the bully is a group of people.
Microsoft with all of this and all of their hateful campaigns against competitors, and hiring other companies in secret to throw dirt on others either in public or to convince politicians about something.
I generally agree with you but I think the problem here is that being against gay marriage is more than just a "political view." Being for low taxes is a political view. Being for smaller government is a political view. Believing a certain group of people don't deserve to live their lives like other simply because of who they love is not a political view. It reads as extremely hateful and that makes people uncomfortable.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use hateful in a sentence?
Yes, they are wrong and misguided, but they aren't ALL hateful.
What does hateful mean?
evoking or deserving hatred; "no vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude"- Joseph Priestly
What part of speech is hateful?
hateful is commonly used as adjective.