hated
Translation
hated, detested
Examples
He was the most hated man in town.
He was the most hated man in town.
It was a much-hated government policy.
It was a much-hated government policy.
Grammar Patterns
((hated)) + noun describes something that is the object of hate. It was a much-hated government policy.
((to be)) + hated used to describe someone as being hated. He was the most hated man in town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: despised, loathed, detested; Antonyms: loved, beloved, cherished
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to hate'. The '-ed' suffix indicates a past action or a resulting state.
Memory Tips
Think of something that has received hate. The '-ed' ending shows it's the target of the feeling.