Ill-favored — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈil-ˈfā-vərd/ ill-fa·vored

Meaning & Definition of Ill-favored

Ill-favored (adjective)

  1. unattractive in physical appearance; especially, having an ugly face
  2. offensive, objectionable

Ill-favored (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unpleasant to look at

    "an ill-favored and yapping little dog that reminded people a lot of its owner"

    similar: grotesque, hideous, homely, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, vile
    related: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, gross, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, frumpish, frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely
    opposite: aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, lovely, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored
    near: shapely, imposing, impressive, prepossessing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ill-favored

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ill-favored:

grotesque, hideous, homely, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, vile

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ill-favored

Words with the opposite meaning of Ill-favored:

aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, lovely, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored

Related Words for Ill-favored

abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, gross, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, frumpish, frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely

Near Antonyms of Ill-favored

shapely, imposing, impressive, prepossessing

Origin & Etymology of Ill-favored

First known use: circa 1530

Frequently Asked Questions about Ill-favored

What does "Ill-favored" mean?

"Ill-favored" means unattractive in physical appearance; especially, having an ugly face. As an adjective, it is defined as: unattractive in physical appearance; especially, having an ugly face.

What is another word for "Ill-favored"?

Other words for "Ill-favored" include grotesque, hideous, homely, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unattractive and unbeautiful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ill-favored" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ill-favored"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ill-favored". Common alternatives include grotesque, hideous, homely, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely and unhandsome.

What is the opposite of "Ill-favored"?

Antonyms of "Ill-favored" include aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute and drop-dead. Near antonyms include shapely, imposing, impressive and prepossessing.

How do you use "Ill-favored" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ill-favored" in a sentence: "an ill-favored and yapping little dog that reminded people a lot of its owner".

Is "Ill-favored" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ill-favored" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Ill-favored"?

"Ill-favored" is pronounced /ˈil-ˈfā-vərd/ and divided into syllables as ill-fa·vored.

What is the origin of the word "Ill-favored"?

First known use: circa 1530.