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Meaning of malicious
The primary meaning of the word "malicious" is having or showing a wish to do harm to someone or something.
Etymology of malicious
The word "malicious" comes from the Old French word "maliciux", which is derived from the Latin word "malus", meaning "evil" or "wrong", and the suffix "-icious", which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or disposition
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is intended to harm or damage
Synonyms
spiteful
vicious
cruel
malevolent
hateful
hostile
aggressive
belligerent
antagonistic
inimical
detrimental
harmful
injurious
pernicious
noxious
malignant
virulent
venomous
poisonous
toxic
baneful
deleterious
destructive
calamitous
disastrous
cataclysmic
devastating
ruinous
dire
sinister
evil
wicked
nefarious
heinous
atrocious
odious
abhorrent
repugnant
repulsive
disgusting
detestable
despicable
contemptible
vile
base
low
mean
nasty
unpleasant
unkind
unfriendly
unsympathetic
callous
heartless
merciless
pitiless
ruthless
brutal
savage
barbarous
ferocious
fierce
truculent
violent
volatile
explosive
tempestuous
turbulent
stormy
contentious
quarrelsome
disputatious
litigious
cantankerous
irascible
testy
touchy
cranky
fractious
peevish
petulant
sulky
sullen
morose
gloomy
dismal
dreary
bleak
dismal
somber
mournful
lugubrious
Definitions
- Having or showing a wish to do harm to someone or something
- Intended to harm or damage someone's reputation or interests
- Characterized by or showing malice, ill will, or a desire to harm
Usage Examples
- The company was sued for making malicious statements about their competitor
- The hacker's malicious code caused the computer system to crash
- The malicious gossip spread quickly through the office
Antonyms
benign
harmless
innocent
inoffensive
non-threatening
non-malevolent
benevolent
kind
friendly
sympathetic
compassionate
merciful
gentle
mild
moderate
peaceful
calm
tranquil
serene
quiet
still
soothing
pacific
conciliatory
placatory
propitiatory
appeasing
conciliating
mollifying
mitigating
alleviating
salutary
beneficial
advantageous
favorable
propitious
auspicious
fortunate
lucky
happy
joyful
cheerful
optimistic
positive
uplifting
inspiring
heartening
encouraging
reassuring
comforting
solacing
redemptive