stigmatic

/stɪgˈmætɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by a stigma or stigmas

“The stigmatic flowers were a rare sight in the botanical garden.”

2. noun

a person bearing a stigma, especially one who has been branded as a heretic or a pariah

“In medieval times, the stigmatic was often shunned by society.”

Synonyms

  • ostracized
  • stigmatized

Antonyms

  • admired
  • celebrated