BLIGHTED Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of blighted

as in stunted

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as in damaged

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verb

past tense of blight

as in ruined

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Recent Examples of blighted

Adjective

These repairs are absolutely key to broader revitalization plans to restore dignity to our blighted corridors and empty strip-malls. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 On the other hand, in such a blighted landscape, AI could, perhaps, come not as a vulture to pick over the remains but a new life force to resuscitate them. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026 The model is now crumbling, leaving tenants in blighted homes and investors without their payout. — Linda Poon, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026 The blighted building had overshadowed recent real estate development and other signs of progress elsewhere in the Midway. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blighted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blighted

Adjective

Let’s demand our politicians provide more support for renewable energy since their point of view appears to be clouded by fossil fuel lobbyists and a stunted vision for the future.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
The plant's entire growth is stunted, and fruit production is poor.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

Definition of stunted

Adjective

Clean larger produce, like melons, with a brush and cut away any bruised or damaged portions.

— Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
The federal agency also recommends cutting away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.

— Michelle Marchante July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of damaged

Verb

Michael seemed to be saying that by admitting her dishonesty, Ethel would have ruined their childhood and poisoned any prospect of a future relationship with her.

— Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Instead of fighting with Whitney, Lindsay has a talk with Yvonne about how Lindsay ruined Yvonne’s wedding by making it all about her.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Definition of ruined

Adjective

For the better part of a decade, the feud lay relatively dormant.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Aim to water aloe vera about every two to three weeks during summer months and once a month or less when the plant is dormant in winter.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Definition of dormant

Adjective

Better known as citrus greening, the disease starves the roots, results in bitter, misshapen fruit, and eventually kills the tree.

— Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Baby carrots aren't just a marketing gimmick or a way to get kids to eat their vegetables—they were originally developed as a way to make good use of misshapen or imperfect carrots.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Definition of misshapen

Verb

Her lab studies this as a model for how tissue-wide remodeling is impaired with age.

— Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Saturday, July 4, at Oak Island, and the SUV driver is accused of being impaired, the Oak Island Police Department said in a July 5 news release.

— Mark Price July 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Definition of impaired

Adjective

Divine intervention can’t repair the broken social bonds that Odysseus and Penelope (Anne Hathaway) blame for the fall of civilization.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
In 2023, after a park visitor noticed a broken Fury 325 support beam, the coaster closed for six weeks that summer.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Definition of broken

Verb

Rhaenyra’s aunt, Rhaenys, is slain in the fight, and Aegon is mutilated, his own dragon left for dead on the field.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Sam’s face was mutilated beyond recognition; his mother identified him by a tattoo on his chest that read Mother, and promptly collapsed.

— Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026

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