Hater
'heɪtər
Definitions
A person who dislikes or hates someone or something.
'heɪtər
A person who feels and expresses intense dislike or hatred.
He has a lot of haters who criticize his work.
💡 Simply: A hater is like someone who just can't stand you or what you do. They're always ready to say mean things or put you down. Think of it like the opposite of a friend who cheers you on.
👶 For kids: A hater is someone who doesn't like you and might say mean things.
More Examples
She tries to ignore the haters and focus on her goals.
Social media is sometimes full of haters.
How It's Used
"The comments section was filled with haters criticizing the musician's new song."
"She ignored the haters and kept pursuing her dream of becoming an actress."
Idioms & expressions
Haters gonna hate
Used to dismiss criticism or negativity from others, suggesting that people will always find something to dislike.
"I know some people don't like my new hairstyle, but haters gonna hate!"
From "hate" + "-er" (agent suffix). The word emerged in the 20th century to describe someone who expresses intense dislike or animosity.
The term 'hater' became increasingly popular with the rise of social media and internet culture in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Memory tip
Think of someone who consistently throws shade and negativity.
Word Origin
"From 'hate' which comes from Old English 'hatian,' meaning 'to dislike, feel aversion toward.'"