misbegotten
misbegotten · more misbegotten · most misbegotten
Born out of wedlock; illegitimateBorn out of wedlock; illegitimate.
UK/ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɒtn̩/US/ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑtn̩/
» Voters may yet reject the misbegotten 'Dream Act'.
Meaning
3 sensesBorn out of wedlock; illegitimate.
born out of wedlock
(broadly, figuratively)Ill-conceived.
(broadly)Bad; worthless.
Examples
1 sentencesVoters may yet reject the misbegotten 'Dream Act'.
Forms
more misbegotten, most misbegotten| Comparative | more misbegotten Lesson |
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| Superlative | most misbegotten Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form