Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for malicious. Search instead for malicio.
Definitions

malicious

[muh-lish-uhs] / məˈlɪʃ əs /


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.

Last year, security researchers found that hackers could potentially slip malicious prompts into emails sent to office workers using Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI assistant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

On AI safety, the G7 countries acknowledged "certain risks" posed by AI and that it "may be misused by malicious actors", committing to "adopting an innovation-friendly approach to addressing these risks".

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Salieri is malicious and conniving, which Bettany disconcertingly says was very easy to embody.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I guess if I walk through the various checks available—One: criminal charges for malicious prosecution and other kinds of things.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Their faces were frozen into malicious grins and screams.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




Vocabulary lists containing malicious


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "malicious" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com