adjective
1.
Synonyms: malicious , bitchy, catty, despiteful, evil, malevolent, malign, nasty, spiteful, vicious
Related Word: acrimonious, ill-natured; bitter, resentful; mean
Contrasted words: benevolent, charitable, cordial, genial, good-humored, good-natured, kind, kindly, pleasant
2.
deserving of or arousing hate
found herself in a hateful situation
Synonyms: abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateable, horrid, odious
Related Word: distasteful, distressing, obnoxious, repellent, repulsive; contemptible, despicable, execrable, opprobrious, reprehensible, scurvy; foul, infamous, vile; accursed, blasphemous, damnable, unspeakable
Contrasted words: compatible, congenial, consonant; alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, enchanting; agreeable, delectable, delightful, likable, pleasant, pleasing
Antonyms: lovable; sympathetic