Evilminded

Evil-minded, or evilminded when written as a single word, is an English adjective and noun used to describe attitudes, intentions, or characters associated with malice or a willingness to cause harm. When applied to a person, it implies a predisposition toward morally wrong actions; when used for behavior or plans, it suggests deliberate malevolence rather than mere error. In fictional contexts, evilminded characters are typically antagonists who actively pursue harmful goals.

Orthography and usage vary. The standard form in formal writing is evil-minded (hyphenated). The unhyphenated variant evilminded is common as a brand name, a username, or a character name in games, comics, and online media. The term often appears in descriptive passages, reviews, and discussions about villains or morally fraught decisions.

In modern discourse, evilminded may be used descriptively or as a label for a persona or fictional role. There is no single canonical entity known as evilminded; interpretations depend on context. See also evil, malevolent, villain, and evil intention.