The difference between Ill-begotten and Ill-gotten

When used as adjectives, ill-begotten means of inferior parentage, whereas ill-gotten means obtained improperly or illegally.


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  1. Ill-begotten as an adjective:

    Of inferior parentage.

  2. Ill-begotten as an adjective:

    ill-conceived

    Examples:

    "an ill-begotten scheme"

  1. Ill-gotten as an adjective:

    Obtained improperly or illegally.

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