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war

adjectivequality

comparative of bad; more unpleasant

Comparative of 'bad' — more unpleasant or less desirable.

Example in use

Thon ale wis war nor yestreen.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/WAHR/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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