ill-natured

/ɪl ˈneɪtʃərd/

ADJECTIVE

1. Having a bad or unpleasant disposition

Having an unpleasant, unfriendly, irritable, or malicious nature; inclined to behave in an unkind or disagreeable way.

Describes someone who is habitually grouchy, easily annoyed, or quick to become angry or displeased.

Despite his reputation for being ill-natured, he showed unexpected kindness towards the stray animals in the neighborhood.

Describes someone whose disposition or behavior is characterized by cruelty, spite, hostility, or a deliberate tendency to hurt others.

The ill-natured remarks from the coworker only served to create tension in the office.

Describes someone who is habitually disagreeable, contentious, or inclined to argue and provoke conflict with others.

The dog was not aggressive by breed but had been mistreated, making it ill-natured towards strangers.

Describes a person whose general disposition is unpleasant, unfriendly, or difficult to get along with.

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.