Ill-willed
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Showing ill will.
"His ill-willed interference was not appreciated by the other members."
Example
More examples"His ill-willed interference was not appreciated by the other members."
Etymology
From Middle English illwillid, ilwilled, il-wyllid, ill willd, equivalent to ill + will + -ed.
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