← BackshareGuessill gotten/ˌɪlˈɡɑtən/adjectiveObtained in a dishonest or illegal way.The thief tried to hide his ill-gotten money in a secret safe.The corrupt official lived a lavish life on ill-gotten wealth.She felt guilty spending the ill-gotten gains from the scam.SynonymsdishonestillegalAntonymshonestlegal