hateful

Example Sentences

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“If they’re going to be saying hateful things, what’s coming next?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"I agree that hateful and violent rhetoric is something we should reject," Kimmel said.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Two major Islamic bodies, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Al-Azhar, issued statements that deplored the hateful rhetoric — but without making clear who had used it.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Bouchard, the sheriff, called the crime a "hateful, terrible thing", but did not elaborate on a specific motive.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

In a few moments the creatures breach far off our port bow, once more intertwined in their familiar hateful embrace, forgetting us completely.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman