Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ill-intentioned

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