malandrous

/mæˈlændrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a tendency to cause or be associated with evil or wrongdoing; malicious

“The malandrous intentions of the con artist were finally exposed to the police.”

2. noun

a wicked or evil person

“The police were searching for the malandrous figure responsible for the recent string of robberies.”

Synonyms

  • malevolent
  • malignant

Antonyms

  • benevolent
  • benign