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ill-bred Definition

ill·-bred (-bred)

adjective

badly brought up; lacking good manners; rude; impolite

ill-bred Synonyms

ill-bred

modif.

uncouth, vulgar, uncivil; see rude 1, 2.

ill-bred Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

person: Do not jest with an ill-bred person, lest your ancestors be disgraced.

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  1. ill-conceived
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