1. morally bad or wrong; wicked
2. causing harm or misfortune; harmful

1. wickedness or moral badness
2. something that causes harm or misfortune

Examples

• The villain’s evil plan was finally revealed.
• She believed that lying was evil and always told the truth.
• The evil storm destroyed many homes in the village.
• The battle between good and evil is a common theme in literature.
• War is often seen as a necessary evil.
• He tried to protect his family from the evils of poverty.
• The evil in his heart grew stronger each day.