ill-humored

adjective

ill-hu·​mored ˈil-ˈhyü-mərd How to pronounce ill-humored (audio)
-ˈyü-
ill-humoredly adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ill-humored was in 1687

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Cite this Entry

“Ill-humored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ill-humored. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ill-humored

adjective
ill-hu·​mored
ˈil-ˈhyü-mərd,
ˈil-ˈyü-
: being in a bad mood : irritable, cross
ill-humoredly adverb
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