ill-natured

adjective

ill-na·​tured ˈil-ˈnā-chərd How to pronounce ill-natured (audio)
1
: having a bad disposition : cross, surly
2
ill-naturedly adverb

Examples of ill-natured in a Sentence

an ill-natured and unpleasant old horse that sometimes bites

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of ill-natured was in 1605

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“Ill-natured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ill-natured. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

ill-natured

adjective
ill-na·​tured
ˈil-ˈnā-chərd
: having a bad disposition : surly
is usually ill-natured in the morning until after breakfast
ill-naturedly adverb

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