Word
blacklisted
Phoneticsblack·list·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɫæˌkɫɪstɪd/
UK/blˈæklɪstɪd/
Definition
v. to add someone or something to a list of people or things that are not allowed. You use this when you want to stop someone from doing a specific activity or entering a place.
v. to place a person or entity on a list of those prohibited from a specific activity or location. Often used in the passive voice to describe the status of being excluded.
Examples
“The company blacklisted the supplier for breaking the contract.”
“After the scandal, the bank blacklisted several high-profile clients from using their credit cards.”
“The government blacklisted several foreign journalists from entering the country, citing national security concerns as the primary justification for the exclusion.”
Examples
simple
“The company blacklisted the supplier for breaking the contract.”
contextual
“After the scandal, the bank blacklisted several high-profile clients from using their credit cards.”
complex
“The government blacklisted several foreign journalists from entering the country, citing national security concerns as the primary justification for the exclusion.”
Real-World Examples
“Some bubble tea shops have been directly affected by the recall, but one owner was unfazed because he said his company did not use any of the blacklisted products.” “Reuters was unable to determine whether the remaining tankers were covered by the company when they were blacklisted.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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