noun
- the quality or state of being malicious; deliberate intent to cause harm or suffering to others
Examples
- The maliciousness of his comments shocked everyone at the meeting.
- She couldn’t understand the maliciousness behind the anonymous letters.
- The prosecutor argued that the crime showed clear maliciousness and premeditation.
- His maliciousness toward his former business partner was evident in the lawsuit.
- The teacher was concerned about the maliciousness of the bullying behavior.
- There was no maliciousness in her criticism; she genuinely wanted to help.