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nonmalicious

  • a word derived from malicious.
    malicious
    adjective
    full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful.

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And the practice of distillation is used in many nonmalicious contexts.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026

I laughed and said that he did, keeping the atmosphere loose and attributing the heckling to a nonmalicious person just having fun.

From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2012

Poor labor discipline, shirking on the job, or nonmalicious negligence may result in individuals or entire work shifts being brought before party groups or trade union committees.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Violeta D. Baluyut