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单词 bastardy
释义

bastardy

noun

bas·​tardy ˈba-stər-dē How to pronounce bastardy (audio)
plural bastardies
1
: the quality or state of being born to parents who are not married to each other
2
: the fathering of a child with someone one is not married to

Synonyms

  • bar sinister
  • illegitimacy
  • spuriousness
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Example Sentences

acutely conscious of his bastardy, he always felt the need to prove himself
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

bastardy

noun

as in illegitimacy
the state or fact of being born out of wedlock acutely conscious of his bastardy, he always felt the need to prove himself

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • illegitimacy
  • spuriousness
  • bar sinister

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • legitimacy
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