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ill-natured

The word “ill-natured” has 3 syllables: ill-na-tured

It's pronounced as /ɪl ˈneɪtʃərd/

What is synonym and antonym for ill-natured?

In the thesaurus, “ill-natured” has 69 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ill-natured along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ill-natured

Antonyms for ill-natured

Meanings of ill-natured

  • adjective
    1. Having a bad nature, whether.

Example Sentences

  • Despite his reputation for being ill-natured, he showed unexpected kindness towards the stray animals in the neighborhood.
  • The ill-natured remarks from the coworker only served to create tension in the office.
  • The dog was not aggressive by breed but had been mistreated, making it ill-natured towards strangers.
  • Her ill-natured behavior alienated those around her, leading to a lack of friends.
  • The children were warned to avoid the ill-natured dog that roamed the neighborhood.

On this page you'll find 102 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-natured, such as: acid, agreeable, amiable, amicable, anal, angry, argumentative.

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