UNMALICIOUS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

unmalicious

adjective

Definition of unmalicious

as in benign

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Recent Examples of unmalicious His staging is, more subtly and powerfully, a sad, unsettling suggestion of our unmalicious but all-too-willing forgetfulness. — New York Times, 8 July 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmalicious

Adjective

That’s how this dinner kicks off, after a minuscule, benign moment of small talk between him and Georgia.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Heartbreak and rejection leave people emotionally vulnerable, and the manosphere pitch often comes paired with benign advice about standing up for yourself, being mentally tough, or becoming physically active.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of benign

Adjective

Lopez-Cornejo's family remembers him as a loving son, brother and father.

— Nick Caloway, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
The bright artwork and friendly prose capture the complexities of kids’ emotions and celebrate the fun that a loving caregiver and child can have together even when life feels tough.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of loving

Adjective

In Chinese mythology, for example, dragons are revered as powerful, benevolent beings associated with rain, rivers, and fertility.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

Others were less sympathetic, balking at Crespi’s counter-offer and stating that Crespi’s employment must be discussed publicly because the DDA is a public agency beholden to the state’s Sunshine Law.

— Tess Riski August 5, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
By now, his case has attracted sympathetic press attention and more effective lawyers.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

Leaders can be compassionate toward others through leadership and practicing openness, yet their presence will be tense or distant, constantly watching themselves.

— Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Rose said the company was compassionate and did an amazing job.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

Thank you to everyone who’s sent kind messages about the show so far!

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

Even the kindly Florida manatee, connoisseur of bayou seagrass, sometimes flies into a carnivorous rage, snapping up fish and gnashing them in its terrible teeth.

— David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
The show sends Pride & Prejudice‘s resident frump (a charming Ella Bruccoleri) on a journey of self-discovery filled with kindly relatives, enormous books, lavish balls and, yes, eligible suitors.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

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