Misbegotten (Adjective)
Meaning
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 misbegotten child was shunned by the community for being born out of wedlock to parents who were not married.
- Her family's lineage was marred by claims of a misbegotten ancestor whose true parentage was disputed among historians.
- In some societies, misbegotten children were often given up for adoption or sent away to boarding schools.
- Throughout history, the fate of misbegotten heirs often determined the fate of an empire or royal lineage.
- Despite his royal heritage, the misbegotten son was never recognized as a rightful heir to the throne due to the circumstances of his birth.