hateable

Worthy of contempt

Hateable describes someone or something easy to hate—possessing qualities that invite dislike or contempt.

A villain in a film might be deliciously hateable, designed to provoke audience scorn: The character was so smug and cruel, he was perfectly hateable.

Also spelled hatable.

despicable

vile

Extremely unpleasant or bad

execrable · contemptible · heinous · nefarious · monstrous · diabolical · evil · wicked · corrupt · malevolent

annoying

irritating

Causing mild frustration

maddening · exasperating · obnoxious · insufferable · unbearable · intolerable · tiresome · irksome · vexing · pestering

repulsive

disgusting

Provoking strong revulsion

gross · foul · repugnant · distasteful · stomach-turning · off-putting · creepy · sleazy · slimy · icky

offensive

bigoted

Stubbornly intolerant of others

prejudiced · discriminatory · intolerant · spiteful · cruel · mean-spirited · vindictive · bullying · abusive · toxic

disliked

unpopular

Not liked by many

rejected · spurned · disdained · unwelcome · ostracized · alienated · excluded · undesirable · unfavored · unloved

Opposites
emotional response elicited

hateablelovable

Inspiring warm feelings

adorable · endearing · loveable · sweet · unhateable

moral/social evaluation

hateableadmirable

Deserving high regard

good · respectable · praiseworthy · commendable · honorable

likability/appeal

hateablelikable

Inspiring easy fondness

likeable · appealing · charming · good · pleasant

Family

hate, hatred, hateful, hated, hating, hater, hatreds, hatefully, hatefulness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G