maligned

Example Sentences

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McKellen has made dozens of films since, from superhero blockbusters to character-driven indies like “Six Degrees of Separation” and musicals such as “Beauty and the Beast” and even the maligned “Cats.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Once maligned for taking on debt to fuel costly media acquisitions, AT&T has since sold off those units and refocused on core telecommunications activities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

Richly talented but much maligned, England captain Harry Brook finally achieved redemption at Pallekele stadium in Kandy after a torrid few months -- and came of age as a leader.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Often maligned for her lack of goals compared with fellow forward Blackstenius, Russo's all-round play is what makes her a key component in Slegers' system.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

I wailed and gnashed my teeth over the fact that I had maligned a fellow student.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss