bastard

²bastard

adj

Definition of BASTARD

1

: illegitimate

2

: of mixed or ill-conceived origin <known for coining bastard words>

3

: of abnormal shape or irregular size

4

: of a kind similar to but inferior to or less typical than some standard

5

: lacking genuineness or authority : false

Examples of BASTARD

1. <Alexander Hamilton appears to have been bothered by the fact that he was a bastard child.>
2. <a bastard knockoff of a far superior thriller>

First Known Use of BASTARD

14th century

Related to BASTARD

Synonyms: baseborn, illegitimate, misbegotten, natural, spurious, supposititious, unfathered

Antonyms: legitimate

Related Words: fatherless, motherless; nameless; adopted, orphaned

Near Antonyms: classic, classical; A1, bang-up, banner, boss [slang], capital, choice, crackerjack, dandy, divine, excellent, exceptional, fabulous, fine, first-class, first-rate, grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-test, jim-dandy, keen, marvelous (or marvellous), mean, neat, nifty, noble, par excellence, perfect, premium, prime, sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, unsurpassed, wonderful; better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, special, sufficient; average, borderline, fair, mediocre, middling, minimal, so-so, unexceptional; suitable, useful, worthy; gratifying, satisfying

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