stigmatoid

/stɪɡˈmeɪtɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or related to a stigma or a stigma-like condition, especially in reference to mental health or disease.

“The stigmatoid treatment for mental health patients aimed to reduce social isolation.”

2. noun

a person or group that suffers from stigma or stigma-like conditions.

“The stigmatoid community came together to raise awareness about mental health issues.”

Synonyms

  • discriminated
  • stigma-like
  • stigmatized

Antonyms

  • accepted
  • normalized