Hated
'heɪtɪd
Definitions
To feel intense dislike or aversion towards something or someone.
'heɪtɪd
To feel intense dislike for.
He hated broccoli and refused to eat it.
💡 Simply: Imagine you really, really don't like broccoli. Hated means you have a strong feeling of not liking something, like the taste of broccoli.
👶 For kids: Hated means you really, really, really don't like something or someone. Like, you hate the taste of yucky medicine!
More Examples
I hated the traffic this morning; it made me late for work.
Many people hated the new political policy.
She hated the way he always interrupted her.
How It's Used
"She hated the feeling of being alone."
"He hated his ex-partner after the betrayal."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
hate crime
A crime motivated by prejudice or bias against a person or group based on characteristics such as race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
"The police are investigating the incident as a hate crime."
Hate speech
Abusive or threatening speech or writing that expresses prejudice against a particular group.
"The new social media rules aim to curb hate speech."
From Middle English *hateden*, past participle of haten ('to hate'), from Old English *hatian* ('to hate'), from Proto-Germanic *hatōjaną* ('to hate').
The word 'hated' has consistently been used to describe strong feelings of dislike throughout history. It's found in texts ranging from ancient literature to modern news articles.
Memory tip
Think of 'hate' as the opposite of 'love.' If you love something, you appreciate it, but if you hate something, you strongly dislike it.
Word Origin
"to hate"