blacklisted
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈblækˌlɪstɪd/
KK: /ˈblækˌlɪstɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that is included on a list of people or entities that are to be avoided or rejected.
Example
After the scandal, he found himself blacklisted from all major publications.
Conversation
Did you hear that Tom got blacklisted from the gaming tournament?
No way! What happened?
Apparently, he broke some rules last year and they decided to ban him.
That's harsh! I hope he can clear his name soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
excluded
shunned
proscribed
Antonyms
accepted
approved
included
verb
Definition
To be placed on a list of people or things that are not allowed or are to be avoided.
Example
After the scandal, he was blacklisted from all major film studios.
Tense Forms
Past: blacklisted
Past Participle: blacklisted
Conversation
Did you hear that he got blacklisted from the club?
Yeah, I can't believe it! What did he do?
Apparently, he was causing too much trouble during the events.
Root Explanation
Blacklisted → It is formed from "black" (from Old English *blæc*, meaning dark or without light) and "list" (from Old English *liste*, meaning a strip or a list). The word "blacklisted" refers to being placed on a list of individuals or entities that are to be avoided or disapproved of, often due to negative actions or behaviors.
Memory Tip
Think of 'black' meaning dark and 'list' as a record — when someone is blacklisted, they are on a dark list of people to avoid.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.