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ILL-FAVORED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ill-favored mean? 

ILL-FAVORED (adjective)
  The adjective ILL-FAVORED has 1 sense:

1. usually used of a faceplay

  Familiarity information: ILL-FAVORED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ILL-FAVORED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Usually used of a face

Synonyms:

ill-favored; ill-favoured

Context example:

an ill-favored countenance

Similar:

ugly (displeasing to the senses)


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