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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

maliciousness

/məˈlɪʃəsnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does maliciousness mean?

noun

The quality of being malicious; a wicked or evil intention. Maliciousness is often characterized by a desire to harm or cause trouble for others.

Example

"The company's maliciousness towards its employees was evident in the way they were treated during the restructuring process."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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