Ill-intentioned

//ɪl ɪnˈtɛnʃənd// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having bad intentions; malevolent

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abandonedarrantbaddarkevilgrim

Example

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"Every new idea is thwarted by two categories of adversaries, the ill-intentioned enemies and the unwise friends."

Etymology

ill + intentioned

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