stigmatized
[/ˈstɪɡmətaɪzd/]
adjective, verb (past participle)
estigmatizado
1. marked or treated as if branded with a stigma; subjected to social disapproval or disgrace
People with mental illness are often stigmatized by society.
Pessoas com doenças mentais são frequentemente estigmatizadas pela sociedade.
2. having a mark or sign of disgrace or discredit attached to something
The stigmatized groups face discrimination in employment and housing.
Os grupos estigmatizados enfrentam discriminação no emprego e na moradia.
3. bearing a physical or metaphorical mark that identifies as shameful or inferior
Formerly incarcerated individuals are stigmatized in the job market.
Indivíduos anteriormente encarcerados são estigmatizados no mercado de trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'stigmatized' is increasingly used in discussions of social justice, mental health awareness, and discrimination. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions about racial inequality, poverty, and LGBTQ+ issues. In the USA, it's commonly used in public health and criminal justice reform conversations. The term reflects growing awareness of how social labeling perpetuates inequality.
NYC Slang
marked, labeled, written off, dissed (informal)
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