Malignidad (en. Malignancy)

/ma.liɲiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quality of being malign, of being harmful or malevolent.
The malignity of his actions was evident.
La malignidad de sus acciones fue evidente.
Malignant attitude or behavior.
Her malignity surprised everyone in the room.
Su malignidad sorprendió a todos en la sala.
Malice or malicious intentions.
The malignity in her gaze made her true intentions clear.
La malignidad en su mirada dejaba claro sus verdaderas intenciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'malignitas', which means 'malice' or 'malevolence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with malignity
In a malicious or malevolent manner.
con malignidad
to fall into malignity
To act with malicious intentions.
caer en la malignidad
innate malignity
Natural tendency to be malicious.
malignidad innata

Related Words

malignant
Having malignity, being malevolent.
maligno
malevolent
Being willing to cause harm.
malévolo
perverse
Being malign or acting immorally.
perverso

Slang Meanings

To be a malicious person.
That girl is pure malignity; she always wants trouble.
Esa chica es pura malignidad, siempre quiere problemas.
To act with ulterior motives.
Be careful with him; his malignity knows no bounds.
Cuidado con él, su malignidad no tiene límites.