ill-behaved
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In the past, Hills might have called a parent to come pick up their ill-behaved child early, and in rare cases, asked them not to come back at all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
The lawsuit alleged the diabetes-alert dogs, for which Warren charged up to $27,000, “were often poorly trained, ill-behaved, and unequipped to help manage a life-threatening situation, rendering them little more than incredibly expensive pets.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 2023
Stories about ill-behaved maskless customers abounded, as did stories about confusing government loans and grants.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2021
Timothy may grow out of this, he may be more ill-behaved in unfamiliar places, etc.
From Slate ● Mar. 9, 2020
Lucinda's tastes are so depraved; She likes to play and romp With children poor and ill-behaved, Who boast no style or pomp.
From Children of Our Town by Mars, E. (Ethel)
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