malevolent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But he sure makes the strongest case for being the most malevolent, influential force there, a malignancy that poisons everything he touches.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
They found that when a phishing pop-up had clear malevolent telltales, like misspellings, the phone and PC users tended to avoid it at similar rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
We know these animals are not malevolent, just trying to survive, and so the traps dispatch them with as little suffering as possible.
From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025
Nothing that’s happened on any of the network’s shows in the last decade has come close to matching the unconsciously malevolent nonsense of Bravo’s late-aughts one-season-wonders.
From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025
But then the wagon comes to a stop, and the creature gives me a last malevolent look before disappearing with a dissatisfied hiss.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
Vocabulary lists containing malevolent
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Take the Bad with the Good: Bene and Mal
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
ASVAB Word Knowledge
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
