Ill-Favored

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪl ˈfeɪvərd/

Definitions of ill-favored

adjective Ill-favored is an adjective that describes someone or something as unattractive or unpleasant in appearance.

Example Sentences

A1 The ill-favored cat was adopted from the animal shelter.

A2 She felt sorry for the ill-favored plant and decided to give it extra care.

B1 Despite being ill-favored, he had a kind heart and a great sense of humor.

B2 The ill-favored building stood out among the modern skyscrapers in the city.

C1 Her ill-favored appearance did not deter her from pursuing her dreams.

C2 The ill-favored painting was still considered a masterpiece by art critics.

Examples of ill-favored in a Sentence

formal The ill-favored proposal was quickly dismissed by the board of directors.

informal She always avoids sitting next to that ill-favored colleague during meetings.

slang I can't believe he's dating that ill-favored girl from our class.

figurative The ill-favored decision to cut funding for the arts was met with backlash from the community.

Grammatical Forms of ill-favored

past tense

ill-favored

plural

ill-favored

comparative

more ill-favored

superlative

most ill-favored

present tense

ill-favors

future tense

will ill-favor

perfect tense

have ill-favored

continuous tense

is ill-favoring

singular

ill-favored

positive degree

ill-favored

infinitive

to ill-favor

gerund

ill-favoring

participle

ill-favored

Origin and Evolution of ill-favored

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'ill-favored' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'ill' meaning bad or unfavorable, and 'favored' meaning appearance or countenance.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ill-favored' has retained its original meaning of unattractive or unpleasant in appearance, but it may also be used more broadly to describe something that is unfavorable or undesirable.