Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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Adverb
/mæl/
Definition
A term often used to indicate something bad or undesirable, typically relating to a negative condition or situation.
Examples
  • The project failed due to mal management.
  • He felt mal about breaking the vase.
  • There is a mal in the system that needs fixing.
Meaning
In English, ‘mal’ is commonly associated with problems, disputes, or faults signifying something that is wrong or not functioning properly.
Synonyms
  • badly
  • poorly
  • wrongly
  • improperly