What does ill-behaved mean?
Ill-behaved means badly behaved; exhibiting bad behaviour..
Ill-behaved
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
badly behaved; exhibiting bad behaviour..
Example Sentences
That boy is ill-behaved: he is always naughty.
Synonyms for ill-behaved
Antonyms for ill-behaved
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ill-behaved
- most ill-behaved
- ill behaved
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ill-behaved?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of ill-behaved?
Possible antonyms include well-behaved.
How do you use ill-behaved in a sentence?
That boy is ill-behaved: he is always naughty.
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