What does ill-conceived mean?
Ill-conceived means Not properly planned or thought through..
Ill-conceived
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not properly planned or thought through..
Example Sentences
Elegant brick and stone buildings, with iron and glass canopies and decorative wooden scalloping and fencing—all evidencing care on the part of the architect to produce a pleasing, well-planned building—were submerged beneath a profusion of ill-conceived additions and camouflaged by vulgar paint schemes; and the original conception was lost.
Synonyms for ill-conceived
Antonyms for ill-conceived
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ill-conceived
- most ill-conceived
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ill-conceived?
Common synonyms include misbegotten, foolish, misguided.
What is the opposite of ill-conceived?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ill-conceived in a sentence?
Elegant brick and stone buildings, with iron and glass canopies and decorative wooden scalloping and fencing—all evidencing care on the part of the architect to produce a pleasing, well-planned building—were submerged beneath a profusion of ill-conceived additions and camouflaged by vulgar paint schemes; and the original conception was lost.
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