French word

haineux

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛnø/

Meaning

  • adjectivehateful

Example

Son regard était haineux.

His gaze was hateful.

Illustration for haineux (hateful)

More examples

Il parlait sur un ton haineux.

He spoke in a hateful tone.

Core concept

A look, voice, or action that sends concentrated hostility toward a target.

Common phrases

  • un ton haineux

    a hateful tone

  • des regards haineux

    hateful looks

Similar words

méchant: Behaving in a deliberately unkind or nasty way toward others.
hostile: Displaying open enmity or strong opposition toward someone.
agressif: Using words or actions to threaten, attack, or intimidate.
malveillant: Driven by a harmful and ill-intentioned attitude toward someone.

Definition in French

Qui manifeste de la haine envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, par paroles, regards ou comportements.

Word origin

Haineux is formed from French haine, meaning hatred, with the adjective suffix -eux, which marks a characteristic.

Usage tips

  • Haineux usually describes an expression, tone, or behavior, while applying it directly to a person can sound strongly accusatory.

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