Pronunciation: [ɪlfˈe͡ɪvəd] (IPA) 
The word "illfavored" is spelled with two "l's" in the middle, despite the fact that "ill" can be pronounced with only one "l." This is because the "l's" in "favored" are followed by a vowel sound (/ɛɪ/), which requires the second "l" to be doubled in written English. The IPA phonetic transcription for "illfavored" is /ɪlˈfeɪvərd/, with stress on the second syllable and a long "a" sound in "favored."
Illfavored is an adjective that describes something or someone as unattractive or displeasing in appearance. It refers to objects or individuals that have an unpleasant or disagreeable physical aspect, typically lacking in beauty or charm. The term is often used to criticize the physical features of a person in a somewhat harsh or unkind manner.
When applied to a person, illfavored implies that their appearance is not aesthetically pleasing, and their physical characteristics might be perceived as unappealing or off-putting. This can include facial features, body shape, or any other physical attributes that are considered to deviate from conventional standards of beauty.
Illfavored can also be used to describe anything that lacks visual appeal or is unattractive in a broader sense. It can refer to objects, such as a piece of artwork or a building, that are displeasing to the eye or fail to elicit a positive aesthetic response.
This term is subjective, as what one person may find illfavored, another person might deem attractive. It is important to be respectful and mindful when using this word, ensuring that it is not employed to belittle or demean others based on their physical appearance.
The word "illfavored" can be analyzed by examining the etymologies of its constituent parts, "ill" and "favored".
1. "Ill" comes from Middle English "ile" or "ylle", which originated from Old English "yfel". It is related to other Germanic languages such as Old High German "ivel" and Gothic "ubils". Ultimately, the word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic "ubilaz", meaning "overturning", "evil", or "wicked".
2. "Favored" comes from the Middle English term "favoren", which was derived from the Old French word "favorer". This, in turn, originated from the Latin word "favorem", meaning "favour" or "support".
