ill

/ˈɪl/

/ˈɪɫ/

ill

not in a fine mental or physical state

synonyms : sick

antonyms : well

distressing

resulting in suffering or adversity

exploit the power of

indicating hostility or enmity

presaging ill fortune

ill

(`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

synonyms : badly

antonyms : well

with difficulty or inconvenience; scarcely or hardly

unfavorably or with disapproval

synonyms : badly

antonyms : well

Ill

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

synonyms : ailment

Examples

1. A work ill done must be twice done.

2. Remember that an ill wound is cured, not an ill name.

3. It is ill jesting with edged tools.

4. Remember that an ill wound is cured, not an ill name.