illegitimate

/ˌɪlɪdʒˈɪtəmɪt/ · 5 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. contrary to or forbidden by law
   “an illegitimate seizure of power”
2. of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful

noun

1. the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents

Synonyms for illegitimate

• illicit
• outlaw
• outlawed
• unlawful
• illegal
• adulterine
• base
• bastardly
• fatherless
• left-handed
• bastard
• by-blow
• love child
• illegitimate child
• whoreson

Antonyms of illegitimate

• legitimate