misbegotten

• Veraltetes Adjektiv für etwas schlecht Geplantes, Unüberlegtes oder Verachtenswertes; ursprünglich bezeichnete es etwas illegal Gezeugtes oder Uneheliches.

An archaic adjective describing something that is badly planned, ill-conceived, or contemptible; originally referred to something unlawfully conceived or illegitimate.

1. Born out of wedlockC2formal

   Describes a child born to parents who are not married to each other.

   Außerehelich geboren

   • In some historical contexts, misbegotten children faced social stigma.
   • The novel tells the story of a misbegotten heir.
   • Laws regarding misbegotten children have changed over centuries.

   Synonymebasebornbastardillegitimate

   Antonymelawfullegitimate

2. Ill-conceived or poorly plannedC2formal

   Describes something that is badly designed, planned, or executed.

   Misslungen

   • The project was a misbegotten idea from the start.
   • His misbegotten scheme led to financial ruin.
   • The policy was widely criticized as misbegotten and ineffective.

   Synonymefaultyflawedhalf-bakedharebrainedill-conceivedimpracticalunworkable

   Antonymejudicioussensiblesound