ill-used

[US]/[ˈɪljuːst]/
[UK]/[ˈɪljuːst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.treated badly or unfairly.; Unfortunate; wretched.
v.To treat someone badly or unfairly.

Phrases & Collocations

ill-used animals

ill-used land

ill-used child

being ill-used

ill-used resources

ill-used position

ill-used staff

ill-used opportunity

ill-used treatment

Example Sentences

the old building was sadly ill-used, left to decay after the factory closed.

many rescue animals are ill-used before finding a loving home.

the antique furniture was ill-used and damaged by careless storage.

he felt the power was ill-used by those in positions of authority.

the land was ill-used for a sprawling parking lot instead of a park.

the talented musician felt his skills were ill-used in the commercial jingle.

the company’s resources were ill-used on unnecessary projects.

the historical documents were ill-used and poorly preserved.

the athlete felt his potential was ill-used by the demanding coach.

the opportunity was ill-used, and the deal fell through.

the public trust was ill-used by the corrupt officials.

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