hunted
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈhʌntɪd/
KK: /hʌntɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that is being chased or pursued, often in a way that causes fear or anxiety.
Example
The hunted animal tried to hide from its predators in the dense forest.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more hunted
Superlative: most hunted
Conversation
I feel so hunted lately with all this work pressure.
I get that! It can be overwhelming sometimes.
Yeah, it's like I'm always looking over my shoulder.
You should take a break — you deserve some time to relax.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pursued
tracked
sought
Antonyms
safe
secure
unhunted
verb
Definition
To have chased or caught animals for food or sport in the past.
Example
Last year, he hunted deer in the forest.
Tense Forms
Past: hunted
Past Participle: hunted
Conversation
Did you hear about the time they hunted that rare animal in the forest?
Yeah, I read about it! It sounds so adventurous.
I can't believe they actually hunted it down without any issues.
Root Explanation
Hunted → The word 'hunted' comes from the Old English 'huntian' (meaning to chase or pursue) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). Thus, 'hunted' refers to the action of having chased or pursued something in the past.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'huntian' meaning to chase — this helps you remember that 'hunted' means something that has been chased or pursued.
Visually Confused Words
unhunted
untied
united
runted
hurted
bunted
unshunted
unhaunted