Ill-Humored

Pronunciation: /ɪl ˈhjuːmərd/

Definitions of ill-humored

adjective describing someone who is in a bad mood or easily irritated

Example Sentences

A1 She was ill-humored when she didn't get her favorite snack.

A2 The ill-humored customer complained about the slow service.

B1 His ill-humored response to the joke dampened the mood of the party.

B2 The ill-humored boss made it difficult for employees to approach him with concerns.

C1 Despite his ill-humored demeanor, he was respected for his expertise in the field.

C2 The ill-humored remarks from the politician sparked controversy among the public.

Examples of ill-humored in a Sentence

formal The ill-humored professor rarely smiled during lectures.

informal Don't take it personally, he's just in an ill-humored mood today.

slang She's been acting so ill-humored lately, I don't know what her problem is.

figurative The dark clouds in the sky seemed ill-humored, as if a storm was brewing.

Grammatical Forms of ill-humored

• past tense: became ill-humored
• plural: ill-humored individuals
• comparative: more ill-humored
• superlative: most ill-humored
• present tense: is ill-humored
• future tense: will be ill-humored
• perfect tense: has been ill-humored
• continuous tense: is being ill-humored
• singular: an ill-humored person
• positive degree: ill-humored
• infinitive: to be ill-humored
• gerund: being ill-humored
• participle: ill-humored

Origin and Evolution of ill-humored

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ill-humored' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'hūmor' meaning 'mood' or 'temper'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'ill-humored' has retained its original meaning of having a bad mood or temperament, but it may also be used more broadly to describe someone who is generally unpleasant or difficult to get along with.