Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ill-intentioned
Adjective
/ˌɪl ɪnˈtɛnʃənd/
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Definition
Having bad intentions or a malicious purpose.
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Examples
- His ill-intentioned remarks created a hostile atmosphere at the meeting.
- They were deceived by the ill-intentioned schemes of the con artist.
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Meaning
Describes a person or action that is meant to cause harm or is driven by negative motives.
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Synonyms
- malicious
- malevolent
- spiteful
- malignant