malicious
/məˈlɪʃəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.
Adjective
Examples
He was sent off for a malicious tackle on Jones.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “malicious” mean?
Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.
Is “malicious” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.