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Misbegotten

usgb/ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑːtn/Volume
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Negative UndertonePlay
Misbegotten often implies a sense of disapproval or judgment towards something's origin. SlideTheir misbegotten fortune was frowned upon by everyone who knew its dubious source.
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Used in literature to evoke an old-fashioned or dramatic tone, often suggesting an erroneous beginning. SlideIn the novel, the character referred to the haunted mansion as a misbegotten monument of despair.
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Historical ContextPlay
Ideal for discussions of historical events or ideas that were misguided or incorrectly executed. SlideThe misbegotten policies of the past still haunt the political landscape.