Stigmatic (adjective)

  1. Relating to or marked with stigma or stigmata.
  2. Relating to or having a physical or mental characteristic that is perceived as marking the individual as different or inferior.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from greek stigma, stigmat- 'a mark made by a pointed instrument' + -ic.

Examples:

  1. The stigmatic society treated individuals with disabilities as outcasts.
  2. She was considered stigmatic because of her visible tattoos.
  3. The stigmatic comments made by the politician sparked outrage.
  4. The stigmatic label of being a criminal followed him even after his release from prison.
  5. The stigmatic attitudes towards mental health need to change in order to create a more inclusive society.
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