Hateful/ˈheɪtfl/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity 'Hateful' conveys strong emotions and shouldn't be used lightly. She couldn't hide her hateful feelings when talking about the betrayal. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Context Use 'hateful' to express negativity in actions, speech, or attitudes. The debate turned ugly when one participant made hateful remarks. Pro Tip 3/3Harsh Judgment 'Hateful' implies a harsh and unkind judgment towards others. His hateful critique of her work left her feeling discouraged.