misbegotten

/ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑtən/
adjective
  1. Born to parents who are not married; illegitimate. (Often used in historical or literary contexts.)
    • She wrote a novel about a misbegotten heir seeking his rightful place.
    • In many old tales, misbegotten children were treated as outcasts.
    • The misbegotten prince was hidden away in a distant castle.
  2. Badly planned or made; of poor quality or origin.
    • The misbegotten scheme collapsed after only a month.
    • They abandoned the misbegotten project when funds ran out.
    • His misbegotten attempt at a joke only made everyone uncomfortable.
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