Below I’ve put together a list of negative words that start the letter E. I’ve included some of the more interesting, unusual, and powerful adjectives that have negative implications.
Negative Words Starting With E
Earsplitting – extremely loud.
Effigy – a sculpture or model of a person.
Egocentric – thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered.
Egotistical – excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered.
Elimination – the complete removal or destruction of something.
Emaciated – abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
Embarrassed – feeling or showing embarrassment.
Embroiled – involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
Emphatic – expressing something forcibly and clearly.
Emptiness – the state of containing nothing.
Endanger – put (someone or something) at risk or in danger.
Enemies – a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
Enfeeble – make weak or feeble.
Engulf – (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.
Enrage – make (someone) very angry.
Entangle – cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
Envious – feeling or showing envy.
Erase – rub out or remove (writing or marks).
Erode – (of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).
Erratic – a rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock and is believed to have been brought from a distance by glacial action.
Erupt – (of a volcano) become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.
Erroneous – wrong; incorrect.
Evil – profoundly immoral and wicked.
Eviscerate – disembowel (a person or animal).
Excessive – more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Exclusion – the process of excluding or the state of being excluded.
Excuses – seek to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); try to justify.
Exhausted – (of resources or reserves) completely used up.
Expel – officially make (someone) leave a school or other organization.
Expired – (of a document, authorization, or agreement) come to the end of the period of validity.
Exploited – make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).
Extremism – the holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism.
Earthquake – a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust, causing seismic waves and ground shaking.
Eerie – Uncanny or unsettling, evoking an otherworldly sense of discomfort or fear.
Effrontery – Brazen boldness or audacious behavior, displaying a lack of respect or courtesy.
Egoistic – an excessive focus on oneself, prioritizing personal interests over others.
Enmity – deep-seated hostility or animosity towards someone or something.
Entropy – measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with a tendency towards chaos.
Exasperation – Intense frustration or irritation arising from prolonged annoyance or difficulty.
Exile – forced removal from one’s homeland as a punishment or consequence.
Exploitation – utilizing others or resources for personal gain in an unfair or unethical manner.
Extinction – the complete disappearance or eradication of a species or a phenomenon.
Extravagance – indulging in excessive luxury or wasteful spending beyond what is necessary.
Exclusionary – tending to exclude or reject certain individuals or groups.
Excruciating – intensely painful or agonizing to the point of extreme discomfort.
Exhaustion – the state of extreme fatigue or depletion of physical or mental energy.
Exorcism – the ritualistic act of expelling evil spirits or supernatural entities from a person or place.
Expulsion – the act of ejecting or removing someone forcibly from a place or group.
Expunge – eliminate or erase completely from a record or memory.
Extortion – coercive obtaining of something, usually money or goods, through force or threats.
Extermination – the deliberate act of killing or destroying something entirely.
Extinguish – to quench or put out, especially flames or fires.
Exude – to emit or release slowly, often with an indication of a particular quality like arrogance.
Enervation – the state of being drained of energy or vitality, resulting in weakness.
Entanglement – being intricately twisted or involved in a complicated situation.
Envenom – poison or contaminate with venom or introducing a harmful substance to a system.
Epileptic – a neurological disorder that involves seizures.
Erosion – gradual wearing away or destruction of something.
Eviction – the legal act of forcing someone to leave a property, typically due to non-compliance with terms of a lease.
Exacerbate – to worsen or intensify a situation, making it more difficult or severe.
Exorbitant – unreasonably high or excessive, exceeding what is considered fair or just.
Expensive – a substantial cost.
Exasperating – causing extreme annoyance and frustration.
Exiguity – extreme scarcity or smallness.
Exenterate – removing the contents or vital parts of.
Execration – a curse or expression of hatred.
Excommunication – official exclusion from participation in a group or community.
Excluded – left out or not included, often intentionally.
Evasive – avoiding commitment or straightforwardness.
Ersatz – artificial or inferior substitute.
Enervating – draining or weakening.
Embezzlement – dishonestly stealing funds entrusted to someone.
Extradite – surrender a criminal to another jurisdiction.
Extirpate – Eradicate or destroy completely.
Exaggerative – tending to exaggerate or overstate.
Egotism – excessive self-importance or selfishness.
Exposed – vulnerable or unprotected.
Execrable – extremely bad or unpleasant.
Are there any negative words beginning with the letter E you think should be on this list? Drop me a comment, I’m always open to adding more words – thanks!
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Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. He started this blog to help others find and define their own self development journey. Blogging about a wide range of topics to help facilitate a better future.