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ill-intentioned

American  
[il-in-ten-shuhnd] / ˈɪl ɪnˈtɛn ʃənd /

adjective

  1. having malicious intentions.

    an ill-intentioned criticism that was meant more to hurt than to help.


Example Sentences

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It’s not that Garrett is questioning survivors; rather, she’s examining all sides of a campaign for justice, and scrutinizing the cracks in our culture’s response to assault, recesses where ill-intentioned agitators can make themselves comfortable.

From Salon

It’s not that Garrett is questioning survivors; rather, she’s examining all sides of a campaign for justice, and scrutinizing the cracks in our culture’s response to assault, recesses where ill-intentioned agitators can make themselves comfortable.

From Salon

Julio César Chávez Jr. seemed disconnected in the early rounds and spent time complaining to the referee about alleged headbutts and ill-intentioned punches from his opponent.

From Los Angeles Times

Hong Kong authorities said in a statement that they "vehemently refuted, strongly disapproved and firmly rejected the slandering remarks and ill-intentioned political attacks".

From Reuters

Dr Gyimah thinks it is worth considering the potential ill-intentioned uses of AI imagery in journalism and factual content.

From BBC