as in labeled
usually disapproving
to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval
a legal system that stigmatizes juveniles as criminals
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Recent Examples of stigmatized
This musician from Ambato, Ecuador, tropicalized the national music of the Ecuadorian highlands, which had long been stigmatized for its Indigenous roots and the sad melodies often associated with them.
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NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
For years, students have been steered toward four-year degrees, while trade careers, especially in manufacturing, have been overlooked or stigmatized.
—Mark Rayfield, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Not only were mothers stigmatized and ridden with guilt for decades over the claims, but meaningful research into the condition was significantly hindered because of the misinformation.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
In this high-stakes climate, failure is not stigmatized — it’s normalized.
—Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The new term is not only less stigmatized than UFOs, but is general enough to reflect that many of the objects in question are seen not just in the air, but the water.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Because hair loss is already stigmatized and shamed.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
It is highly stigmatized despite its prevalence and many who are going through menopause must suffer in silence.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Corpses were further stigmatized by the decline of sanitation in medieval Europe, and they’ve been associated with disease ever since.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
For years, students have been steered toward four-year degrees, while trade careers, especially in manufacturing, have been overlooked or stigmatized.
—Mark Rayfield, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Not only were mothers stigmatized and ridden with guilt for decades over the claims, but meaningful research into the condition was significantly hindered because of the misinformation.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
In this high-stakes climate, failure is not stigmatized — it’s normalized.
—Rchin Bari, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The new term is not only less stigmatized than UFOs, but is general enough to reflect that many of the objects in question are seen not just in the air, but the water.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Because hair loss is already stigmatized and shamed.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
It is highly stigmatized despite its prevalence and many who are going through menopause must suffer in silence.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Corpses were further stigmatized by the decline of sanitation in medieval Europe, and they’ve been associated with disease ever since.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatized
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Others labeled black people monkeys and called for rape against their political opponents.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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Plastic wrap is often labeled as microwave-safe, but should not come into direct contact with food while heating.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Generic view of Ohio State Buckeyes branded Nike Vapor Elite footballs on the field before the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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SiriusXM has specialized in channels branded for major media personalities, including two with Howard Stern, with plenty of attention recently on a potential new deal with the satellite broadcaster.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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While the company hasn't specified what these cost, a single PLS is possibly priced at around $650,000, going by previous vehicle orders and delivery figures.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Third-party nationals, as non-EU citizens are termed, are only allowed to spend 90 out of every 180 days in the bloc.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Both projects were organized to determine if the 68 percent of all mass and energy, collectively termed dark matter, originates from a pure cosmological constant.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Oct. 2025
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Continue down the road toward Valldemossa, stopping in the town for a late-afternoon treat named coca de patata, a soft bun made with potato flour, from Ca’n Molinas.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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For older children, Aaron continues his adventures with the other Questioneers in a chapter book series, including Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake, in which his art saves a snake named Vern from a disgruntled city council.—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Stigmatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatized. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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