ill-natured

ill–na·tured

adj \-ˈnā-chərd\

Definition of ILL-NATURED

1

: malevolent, spiteful

2

: having a bad disposition : cross, surly

— ill–na·tured·ly adverb

First Known Use of ILL-NATURED

1605

Related to ILL-NATURED

Synonyms: acid, bearish, bilious, bloody-minded [chiefly British], cantankerous, disagreeable, dyspeptic, ill-humored, ill-natured, ornery, splenetic, surly

Antonyms: amiable, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered

Related Words: choleric, crabby, cranky, crotchety, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, querulous; irascible, irritable, peevish, peppery, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snippy, testy, touchy; argumentative, contentious, contrary, cussed; angry, exasperated, indignant, irate, mad, upset, uptight; depressed, dour, glum, morose, sullen; anal, old-maidish, schoolmarmish

Near Antonyms: agreeable, amicable, congenial, friendly, pleasant; benign, gentle, kind, nice, sweet; bubbly, cheerful, cheery, effervescent, exuberant, high-spirited, joyful, lighthearted, lively, vivacious; content, glad, happy; calm, placid, serene; long-suffering, patient, tolerant

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