bastardly

/ˈbæstərdli/
adjective
  1. Behaving in a cruel, mean, or dishonest way.
    • His bastardly treatment of his employees led to a high turnover rate.
    • The villain in the story was known for his bastardly schemes to steal the kingdom.
    • She couldn't believe her friend would do something so bastardly as spreading lies about her.
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