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misbegotten

/ˌmɪs.bɪˈɡɒt.ən/

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adjective

/ˌmɪs.bɪˈɡɒt.ən/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то плохо спланированное, непродуманное или презренное; первоначально относилось к чему-то незаконно зачатому или незаконнорожденному.

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.

    ruВнебрачный

    • 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.

    Synonymsbasebornbastardillegitimate

    Antonymslawfullegitimate

  2. Ill-conceived or poorly plannedC2formal

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

    ruНеудачный

    • 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.

    Synonymsfaultyflawedhalf-bakedharebrainedill-conceivedimpracticalunworkable

    Antonymsjudicioussensiblesound

Forms
  • more misbegotten comparative form
  • most misbegotten superlative form
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