
Misbegotten
Negative Undertone
Misbegotten often implies a sense of disapproval or judgment towards something's origin.

Their misbegotten fortune was frowned upon by everyone who knew its dubious source.
Literary Flair
Used in literature to evoke an old-fashioned or dramatic tone, often suggesting an erroneous beginning.

In the novel, the character referred to the haunted mansion as a misbegotten monument of despair.
Historical Context
Ideal for discussions of historical events or ideas that were misguided or incorrectly executed.

The misbegotten policies of the past still haunt the political landscape.
Compare with
BastardBogusCounterfeitFalseFraudulentIllegitimatePhoneySpurious
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