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Bastardly (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Born out of wedlock; "the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring"- E.A.Freeman.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The illegitimate child struggled to find his place in society due to his bastardly birth.
  • His claim to the throne was disputed by many due to his bastardly heritage.
  • Throughout history, the concept of bastardly offspring inheriting titles and wealth has been criticized.
  • The rules of succession explicitly stated that no child of bastardly birth could inherit the throne.
  • The king's numerous bastardly children clashed with their legitimate half-siblings for a share of power.

Synonyms

  • Misbegot
  • Misbegotten
  • Spurious

Related Words

  • Bastard (noun)

Meaning 2

Of no value or worth; "I was caught in the bastardly traffic".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The bastardly hotel room had a broken shower and a leaky faucet.
  • He wasted half his salary on that bastardly sports car that keeps breaking down.
  • The airline's bastardly customer service refused to refund her cancelled flight.
  • I felt like I was stuck with a bastardly phone plan that charged me for everything.
  • After a week of usage, the bastardly gadget stopped working altogether.

Synonyms

  • Mean

Related Words

  • Bastard (noun)
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