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bastard

noun/adjective
/ˈbæstərd/

Meaning

a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant

Example Sentences

He called him a bastard in anger.

Example Expressions

poor bastard

Synonyms

illegitimate child, scoundrel, rogue, jerk

Antonyms

legitimate child, gentleman

Collocations

call someone a bastard, poor bastard, lucky bastard

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