What is the antonym of 'benevolent'?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the antonym of 'benevolent'?
  1. Kind
  2. Malicious
  3. Generous
  4. Compassionate

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the antonym of 'benevolent'?
Correct Answer: Malicious
  • Step 1: Understand the word 'benevolent'. It means wanting to do good or being kind.
  • Step 2: Think about what the opposite of being kind is. This would be wanting to do harm or being unkind.
  • Step 3: Find a word that means wanting to do harm. The word 'malicious' fits this meaning.
  • Step 4: Conclude that 'malicious' is the antonym of 'benevolent'.
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