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Definitions from the WebIll-nurturedPart of Speech: Adjective Sense 1: Poorly or inadequately raised or brought up; not given proper care, love, or attention during childhood. Example sentence 1: The ill-nurtured child struggled with social interactions as he lacked basic emotional guidance from his parents. Example sentence 2: Despite coming from an ill-nurtured background, she managed to overcome her difficult upbringing and succeed in her career. Sense 2: Rudely or unkindly brought up; lacking proper manners or etiquette. Example sentence 1: His ill-nurtured behavior towards his colleagues caused a tense atmosphere in the workplace. Example sentence 2: The ill-nurtured guests were loud and disrespectful, causing discomfort for other attendees at the formal dinner. Related ProductsExplore related books on Amazon: | ||||
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