evil-minded

adjective

evil-mind·​ed ˌē-vəl-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce evil-minded (audio)
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: having an evil disposition or evil thoughts
evil-mindedly adverb
evil-mindedness noun

Word History

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of evil-minded was in 1531

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Cite this Entry

“Evil-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evil-minded. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

evil-minded

adjective
evil-mind·​ed
ˌē-vəl-ˈmīn-dəd
: having an evil character or evil thoughts

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