illegitimate

The word “illegitimate” has 5 syllables: il-le-git-i-mate.

It's pronounced as /ɪˌlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/.

What is synonym and antonym for illegitimate?

In the thesaurus, “illegitimate” has 14 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illegitimate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for illegitimate

adopted
criminal
illegal
illicit
irrational
misbegotten
misleading
natural
orphaned
spurious
supposititious
unlawful
unreasonable
unreasoning

Antonyms for illegitimate

ethical
good
justified
lawful
legal
legitimate
logical
rational
reasonable
right
righteous
sensible
sound
valid
virtuous
wise

Meanings of illegitimate

noun

A person born to unmarried parents.

verb

To make illegitimate.

adjective

Not conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards.
Not in accordance with the law.
Not sanctioned by marriage.
Not correctly deduced.
Not authorized by good usage; not genuine.
Involving the fertilization of pistils by stamens not of their own length, in heterogonously dimorphic and trimorphic flowers.

Example Sentences

Illegitimate children often face societal discrimination due to circumstances beyond their control.
The court declared the contract null and void because it was based on illegitimate claims.
The politician's opponent accused him of using illegitimate tactics to win the election.
The company faced heavy fines for engaging in illegitimate business practices.
The historian debunked the myth of the king's illegitimate descent, revealing the true lineage.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illegitimate, such as: adopted, criminal, ethical, good, illegal, illicit, irrational.

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