ILLNATUREDLY Meaning and
Definition
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The word "illnaturedly" is an adverb derived from the adjective "ill-natured," which typically describes someone or something displaying a disposition or temperament characterized by unkindness, hostility, or malice. When used in the context of behavior or actions, "illnaturedly" signifies undertaking tasks, interactions, or expressions with a malicious or unkind attitude or intention.
This adverb implies an underlying negative disposition or perspectivedisplayed in one's actions, behavior, or speech. It suggests a tendency to act in a manner that is unkind, harmful, or spiteful towards others. For instance, someone who illnaturedly criticizes others or deliberately seeks to harm them physically or emotionally can be described as acting illnaturedly.
The term "illnaturedly" can also be associated with displaying an unfriendly or aggressive manner in social interactions. It encompasses behaviors such as taunting, ridiculing, belittling, or insulting others with malicious intent. It often conveys a deliberate choice to engage in unpleasant or hurtful behavior, rather than a result of momentary anger or frustration.
Usage of this term is common in literary and conversational contexts when describing someone's disposition or behavior. It employs a negative connotation to convey a sense of hostility, unkindness, or malice in action or speech.
Common Misspellings for ILLNATUREDLY
- ullnaturedly
- jllnaturedly
- kllnaturedly
- ollnaturedly
- 9llnaturedly
- 8llnaturedly
- iklnaturedly
- iplnaturedly
- iolnaturedly
- ilknaturedly
- ilpnaturedly
- ilonaturedly
- illbaturedly
- illmaturedly
- illjaturedly
- illhaturedly
- illnzturedly
- illnsturedly
- illnwturedly
- illnqturedly
Etymology of ILLNATUREDLY
The word "illnaturedly" is an adverb form derived from the word "ill-natured".
The word "ill-natured" is a compound word formed from "ill" and "natured".
"Ill" is an Old English word meaning "bad, evil, or unfavorable". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "il-" and further to the Proto-Indo-European root "*h₁el-", which had similar meanings of "bad" or "injurious".
"Natured" is the past participle adjective form of the verb "nature". It comes from the Latin word "nātūra", meaning "nature" or "character".
Combining these components, "ill-natured" means having a bad or unfavorable nature or character.
