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ill–bred
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ill–bred
(adjective)
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ill–bred
/
ˈ
ɪl
ˈ
brɛd/
adjective
ill–bred
/
ˈ
ɪl
ˈ
brɛd/
adjective
Learner's definition of ILL–BRED
[
more ill–bred; most ill–bred
]
somewhat old-fashioned
:
rude and impolite
:
having or showing bad manners
His
ill-bred
behavior embarrassed her at the restaurant.
an
ill-bred
child
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opposite
well-bred
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