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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.

Browse dictionary entries near ill-bred

  1. ‹ ill-boding
  2. ‹ ill-being
  3. ‹ ill at ease
  4. ‹ ill-advised
  5. ‹ ill
  6. ‹ ilk
  7. ‹ ilium
  8. ‹ -ility
  9. ‹ ilio-
  10. ‹ Iliamna
  1. ill-conceived ›
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  4. ill-disposed ›
  5. ill-equipped ›
  6. ill fame ›
  7. ill-fated ›
  8. ill-favored ›
  9. ill-founded ›
  10. ill-gotten ›