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Stigmatized: meaning, definitions and examples

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stigmatized

 

[ ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social context

Stigmatized refers to being marked by disgrace or reproach, leading to social disapproval or discrimination. Individuals or groups may be stigmatized due to various factors such as mental illness, race, or behaviors considered unacceptable by society.

Synonyms

disgraced, shamed, tainted

Examples of usage

  • People with mental health issues often feel stigmatized.
  • The stigmatized community fought for their rights.
  • He felt stigmatized for his unconventional choices.

Translations

Translations of the word "stigmatized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estigmatizado

🇮🇳 कलंकित

🇩🇪 stigmatisiert

🇮🇩 distigmatisasi

🇺🇦 стигматизований

🇵🇱 stygmatyzowany

🇯🇵 スティグマを受けた

🇫🇷 stigmatisé

🇪🇸 estigmatizado

🇹🇷 stigmatize edilmiş

🇰🇷 낙인 찍힌

🇸🇦 موسوم

🇨🇿 stigmatizovaný

🇸🇰 stigmatizovaný

🇨🇳 污名化的

🇸🇮 stigmatiziran

🇮🇸 stimplaður

🇰🇿 стигматизацияланған

🇬🇪 სტიგმატიზებული

🇦🇿 stigmatizə olunmuş

🇲🇽 estigmatizado

Etymology

The word 'stigmatized' comes from the noun 'stigma,' which originates from the Greek word 'stigma,' meaning 'a mark' or 'punctured.' In Greek culture, it referred to marks made on the skin or a branding mark applied to slaves or criminals. Over time, 'stigma' evolved to represent a negative perception or label attached to an individual or group, especially in regard to social attributes like mental illness, sexual orientation, or disease. The transformation from a mere mark to a metaphorical representation of social disapproval occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially with the works of sociologists and psychologists who examined the effects of labeling and discrimination. As society progressed, the term 'stigmatized' came to portray the consequences of prejudice and the deep-seated biases that influence the way individuals are treated based on perceived differences.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,212, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.