ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : having or showing a malevolent or spiteful disposition
ill-natured people say … that his hair … is a wig — W.M.Thackeray
2. : having or showing a bad temper or peevish disposition : cross , surly
is pretty ill-natured until he's had his coffee
• ill-natured·ly “lē, -li adverb