ill-conditioned

A colleague made an ill-conditioned remark during the meeting.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • In a bad state or condition: "ill-conditioned" describes something that is in a poor, unfavorable, or unsound state, often referring to physical objects, environments, or abstract situations.
   • Having a malicious or evil nature: "ill-conditioned" can also describe a person or their behavior as being mean-spirited, spiteful, or having bad intentions.

Usage Examples

• In a bad state:

  • The ill-conditioned roads made travel dangerous during the storm. (The roads were in poor condition, causing hazards.)
  • The ill-conditioned house needed extensive repairs before anyone could live in it. (The house was in a state of disrepair.)

• Having a malicious nature:

  • His ill-conditioned remarks offended everyone at the meeting. (His remarks were spiteful and intended to cause harm.)
  • She was known as an ill-conditioned gossip who delighted in spreading rumors. (She had a mean-spirited character.)

Advanced Usage

• "ill-conditioned" in mathematics: In computational science, an "ill-conditioned" problem or matrix is one that is highly sensitive to small changes in input, leading to unstable or unreliable results.
  • The numerical algorithm failed because the matrix was ill-conditioned. (The matrix was unstable, causing errors in calculation.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ill-condition (noun): a state of poor condition or bad nature.
  • The ill-condition of the equipment led to frequent breakdowns. (The poor state of the equipment caused failures.)

Synonyms

• Unsound: not in good condition; weak or defective.
• Malicious: intending to cause harm or suffering.
• Spiteful: showing a desire to hurt or annoy others.

Antonyms

• Well-conditioned: in good condition; healthy or sound.
• Benevolent: well-meaning and kindly.

Related Idioms

• In ill condition: in a poor or unhealthy state.
  • The athlete was in ill condition after the long illness. (The athlete was not physically fit or healthy.)