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adjective

Definition of blightednext
1
as in stunted

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as in damaged

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blighted

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verb

past tense of blight
as in ruined

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Recent Examples of blighted
Adjective
The midtown Costco opened in 2001 under a plan that dates back to the 1990s, and sought to transform a blighted area with new suburban-style retail development that would benefit local residents. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 The home construction is part of Gary’s efforts to remove blighted structures, and in March 2025, the city began a second phase of Aetna demolition, according to Post-Tribune archives. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 The city’s Appeals Hearing Board held a meeting on June 11 to consider next steps for the blighted parcel. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 These repairs are absolutely key to broader revitalization plans to restore dignity to our blighted corridors and empty strip-malls. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blighted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blighted
  1. stunted
  2. damaged
  3. ruined
  4. dormant
  5. misshapen
  6. impaired
  7. broken
  8. mutilated
Adjective
  • Mexico’s stability was more important than challenging its stunted democracy, prickly nationalism, and closed economy.
    — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists are only just starting to get a handle on the disease, which can lead to seizures, stunted physical growth, language challenges, and intellectual disability.
    — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of stunted
Adjective
  • Rypkema said the region could look to San Antonio’s Under 1 Roof program, which provides low- to moderate-income homeowners with one-time grants of up to $19,000 to fix worn or damaged roofs.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There are some health concerns related to PTFE coatings when misused, damaged or excessively heated.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of damaged
Verb
  • My brother’s wife has ruined each and every get-together by having constant fights with her little boy about eating.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points, Jaylen Brown had 19, Joel Embiid had 13 points and 11 rebounds, and the Sixers ruined the Knicks' championship party.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ruined
Adjective
  • The issues may have been lying dormant The vulnerabilities have been known about since at least 2024, according to the PHP Foundation.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • So Hanawalt reactivated her dormant Facebook account and began scrolling through local horse sale groups.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dormant
Adjective
  • Shoppers who believe that food appearance is important tend to judge misshapen produce as lower quality.
    — Jintao Zhang, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
  • If the cookies have overspread or are misshapen, use a spoon to push the cookie edge toward the center to finesse their shape.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of misshapen
Verb
  • Casa Brera has accommodations for the hearing impaired and wheelchair accessible showers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But if the mitochondrial circuits are impaired or if there are simply more electrons from food pouring into the system than the mitochondria can handle, the flow can get bogged down.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of impaired
Adjective
  • Investigators noted that Johnson’s blood and broken glass were found on the apartment’s floors, walls, curtains and blinds.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Economists largely point to Trump’s own policies for his broken campaign promises.
    — Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of broken
Verb
  • The equipment was mutilated and ash-covered, and the digital camera’s lens was sheared off.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In the comics, they’re later mutilated and replaced with metallic wings by Apocalypse, who transforms Angel into the darker, blue-skinned Archangel.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Blighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blighted. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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