What does ill-used mean?
Ill-used means simple past and past participle of ill-use.
Ill-used
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of ill-use.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of ill-use
- (chiefly of persons) Having been treated badly.
Example Sentences
I said so - I said so warmly, for I felt that the Professor was an ill-used man.
Synonyms for ill-used
Antonyms for ill-used
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ill-used
- most ill-used
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ill-used?
Common synonyms include victimized, used, put-upon, misused.
What is the opposite of ill-used?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ill-used in a sentence?
I said so - I said so warmly, for I felt that the Professor was an ill-used man.
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