ill-favored

adjective

ill-fa·​vored ˈil-ˈfā-vərd 

1

: unattractive in physical appearance

especially : having an ugly face

2

: offensive, objectionable

Synonyms

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

Examples of ill-favored in a Sentence

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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ill-favored

adjective

ill-fa·​vored

ˈil-ˈfā-vərd

: not pretty or handsome