hunted
/ˈhʌntɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Being the subject of a hunt.
Adjective
Examples
While there is no difference between encounter rates in the two unhunted sites, the macaques are significantly less common in the hunted areas […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Nervous and agitated, as if pursued.
Adjective
Examples
He looked up with a hunted expression.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hunted” mean?
Being the subject of a hunt.
Is “hunted” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.