ill
Usage
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The adjective ill is more mild than evil or wicked, and it appears mainly in certain fixed expressions: ill will; ill-natured. Evil applies to that which violates or leads to the violation of moral law: evil practices. Wicked implies willful and determined doing of what is very wrong: a wicked plan. Bad is the broadest and simplest term: a bad man; bad habits.Example Sentences
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To understand whether it will be truly helpful, I’ll need to try it on my own.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
I’ll have my Scooby snacks ready in case we ever cross paths.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
"I wish she'd never crossed paths with Nicola. But it's a name I'll never forget the rest of my life."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“He knows I’ll catch every game if he can’t go back there.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
In the meantime, I’ll devote all my extra free time to help him launch his business, just like he says I promised I would.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
