adjectives prefixed with -ill

In English there exists a group of commonly used adjectives that begin with prefix "ill-". The prefix typically carries a negative connotation and is used to indicate absence of something positive or desirable, a lack or a deficiency in the quality or characteristic described by the base word.

Commonly used adjectives prefixed with "ill-"

ill-equipped - suggests a lack of necessary equipment or resources,

ill-mannered - suggests a lack of good manners or proper behaviour,

ill-advised - suggests a lack of good judgment or wisdom in advice,

ill-prepared - suggests a lack of readiness or thoroughness in preparation,

ill-informed - suggests a lack of knowledge or information on a particular subject.

Example sentences

Mike's ill-fated expedition encountered ended after 3 weeks.

The plan was ill-conceived and Tom knew about it.

Ill-tempered outburst keep alienating Tanya's friends.

Prefix well-, the opposite of ill-

The opposite of "ill-" prefix is "well-". The prefix carries a positive connotation and is used to indicate the presence or abundance of something positive or desirable. In adjectives, words prefixed with "well-" often suggest proficiency, adequacy, or excellence in the quality or characteristic described by the base word.

For example:

well-equipped - suggests having an abundance of necessary equipment or resources,

well-mannered - suggests possessing good manners or proper behaviour.