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ill-conceived

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not properly planned or thought through.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: misbegotten

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

poorly conceived or thought out

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an ill-conceived plan to take over the company

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: misguided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: huonosti suunniteltu — not properly planned or thought through
  • German: schlecht durchdacht — not properly planned or thought through