adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a bad nature, whether; Synonym of bad-tempered: easily or characteristically angered.
2. 2
   Having a bad nature, whether; Synonym of malevolent: wishing bad upon others.

Adjective

1. 1
   having an irritable and unpleasant disposition wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abandonedangryarrantbadbad-naturedbad-tempered

Antonyms

All antonyms

imperturbablegood-natured

Example

More examples

"Although he isn't ill-natured, he is not very kind."

Related phrases

ill-naturedlyill-naturedness

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