ill-natured

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Adjective ill-natured has 1 sense

ill-natured - having an irritable and unpleasant disposition; "an ill-natured disagreeable old man"
Antonyms: good-natured, amiable, good-humored, good-humoured, equable, even-tempered, good-tempered, placid

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Ill-natured

Definition:

In a bad or unkind manner; showing a disposition to inflict harm or suffering on others.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: ill-naturedness
Adjective: ill-natured
Adverb: ill-naturedly

Senses:

Having or showing a nasty or unfriendly attitude.
Inclined to be spiteful or malicious.
Sour or grumpy in temperament.

Usages:

Here are some example sentences that illustrate the usage of the term:

He is known for his ill-natured remarks that often hurt people's feelings.
She gave an ill-natured reply to his harmless question.
The ill-natured gossip about her spread throughout the town.
The ill-natured comments on the internet only fueled the argument further.
Despite his ill-natured behavior, she tried to maintain a friendly attitude towards him.

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