Stigmatized
Pronunciation: /ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪzd/
Stigmatized (adjective)
- Seen as bad or shameful by society.
- 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