evil-mindedly

Definition of evil-mindedlynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evil-mindedly
Adverb
  • Andrew Pigott Sadio Mane (Al Nassr and Senegal) Injury cruelly denied the former Liverpool winger the opportunity to grace the World Cup in Qatar four years ago.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • As a young schoolboy, Davidson was often cruelly stigmatized because no one had bothered to diagnose his disorder.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • San Diego can cut teams apart in possession or on the counter and ruthlessly preys upon opponents’ mistakes.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In this, Khamenei was remarkably, ruthlessly successful.
    Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • The first hour, set at a resort that’s like a singles cruise through the Twilight Zone (or Bachelor in Paradise beamed in from a brutal alternate universe), contains some of the most pitilessly funny scenes of the filmmaker’s career.
    A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • His father was the warden there, and Dominique was teased for it mercilessly at school.
    Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Madrid are actually owned by 80,000 members who demand the highest standards — and are surrounded by a voracious local media who mercilessly criticise anyone who even temporarily falls short.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Behind the front, bitterly cold Arctic air filters back into the area.
    Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Since October last year, Russia has intensified its drone and missile attacks on the Ukrainian energy system, knocking ⁠out electricity and heat and plunging millions of Ukrainians into long ​blackouts during bitterly cold winter temperatures.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • In the process, Joel heartlessly killed some innocent people, including medical professionals.
    EW.com, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • There is a troubling suggestion of abuse, implying that Jack might have been ill-treated by his mom (and saved by Helen), rather than heartlessly abandoned.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • Among the innards and the great slab of white tail fat was the sheep's head, balefully gazing up at me.
    Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
Adverb
  • The oversight tour came after activists alleged detainees were being treated inhumanely at the facility.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Evil-mindedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evil-mindedly. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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