malevolent
wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
evil; harmful; injurious: a malevolent inclination to destroy the happiness of others.
Astrology. evil or malign in influence.
Origin of malevolent
1Other words from malevolent
- ma·lev·o·lent·ly, adverb
- un·ma·lev·o·lent, adjective
- un·ma·lev·o·lent·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with malevolent
- maleficent, malevolent
Words Nearby malevolent
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How to use malevolent in a sentence
If current trends accelerate, it may be that 10 programmers in Timbuktu could unleash something truly malevolent onto mankind.
The Spiritual Consciousness of Christof Koch - Issue 107: The Edge | Steve Paulson | October 13, 2021 | NautilusWhen people think about how AI might “go wrong,” most probably picture something along the lines of malevolent computers trying to cause harm.
Drugs, Robots, and the Pursuit of Pleasure: Why Experts Are Worried About AIs Becoming Addicts | Thomas Moynihan | September 17, 2021 | Singularity HubIn this 80-minute digital piece for Shakespeare Theatre Company, he shifts his gaze and protean talents to some of the best-known, most malevolent and sometimes loved characters in Shakespeare’s plays.
For Patrick Page, it’s Shakespeare’s bad guys who steal the show | Peter Marks | February 25, 2021 | Washington PostWe want the public to understand that he was not intentionally malevolent.
Dustin Diamond, best known as Screech from ‘Saved By the Bell,’ dies at 44 | Emily Yahr | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostFears of malevolent artificial intelligence plotting humanity’s downfall are a staple of science fiction.
As Algorithms Take Over More of the Economy, We Should Cede Control (Very) Carefully | Edd Gent | December 1, 2020 | Singularity Hub
We see it when any elite is able to get away with a malevolent act because elites protect each other.
But when the specious claims are directed at the parents of autistic children, the situation has gone from silly to malevolent.
FDA Moves to Crack Down on Quack Autism ‘Cures’ | Russell Saunders | April 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTInstead, it makes me appear capricious, malevolent and cruel.
Pediatrician: Don’t Make Me the Bad Guy By Teasing Your Kid About Shots | Russell Saunders | February 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe only malevolent presence in the house that night was a gang of snickering boys and one put-upon girlfriend.
As an African-American, I have experienced racism in all its malevolent forms.
Christopher Darden Believes There May Be Justice Yet for Trayvon | Christopher A. Darden, Michele Noble | July 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt sent a shiver through me, and even old Piegan stood aghast at the malevolent determination of the man.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairHe was a man of learning and abilities, but a violent party writer, and a severe and malevolent critic.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHer disposition was sour and malevolent, despite its elegant veneer.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheSuddenly it seemed a malevolent place, oppressive, threatening, grim in spite of its beauty.
The Hidden Places | Bertrand W. SinclairNow was the opportunity to repay him for those malevolent letters.
Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) | Charles Morris
British Dictionary definitions for malevolent
/ (məˈlɛvələnt) /
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; malicious
astrology having an evil influence
Origin of malevolent
1Derived forms of malevolent
- malevolence, noun
- malevolently, adverb
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