👉 Hateful is a term that refers to an act or statement that is intended to cause harm, offense, or distress. It can be used in various contexts and can vary depending on the context in which it is used. In some cases, hate speech or discrimination against certain groups of people (such as race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.) can be considered hateful. Hate speech involves making offensive or inflammatory comments or statements that are intended to cause harm or offense to individuals or groups based