Stigmatized

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪzd/

Stigmatized (adjective)

  1. Seen as bad or shameful by society.
  2. Labeled in a way that causes negative judgment.

Examples

  • Certain behaviors are often stigmatized in conservative communities.
  • Wearing unconventional clothing can be stigmatized by some groups.

Common collocations: stigmatized behavior, socially stigmatized, stigmatized condition, negatively stigmatized

Synonyms of Stigmatized

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Stigmatized

  • when discussing positive recognition
  • when discussing respect and admiration