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 12 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for ill-natured

  • acid
  • angry
  • bilious
  • cantankerous
  • disagreeable
  • dyspeptic
  • exasperated
  • ill-humored
  • irritable
  • ornery
  • splenetic
  • surly

Antonyms for ill-natured

  • agreeable
  • amiable
  • amicable
  • benign
  • congenial
  • friendly
  • gentle
  • good-natured
  • kind
  • pleasant
  • sweet

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 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-natured, such as: acid, agreeable, amiable, amicable, angry, benign, bilious.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • boorish
  • disagreeable
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  • impolite
  • inconsiderate
  • irritable
  • surly
  • uncivil
  • ungenial
  • ungracious
  • unkind
  • unmannerly
  • unpleasant
  • unsociable

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