What is the antonym (opposite) of the word ‘Malicious’?

Explanation

‘Malicious’ means intending to do harm or cause distress to others, so its opposite is ‘kind,’ meaning well-meaning and considerate, as in ‘Despite the rumors, her intentions were kind, not malicious.’ The remaining options, ‘cruel,’ ‘spiteful,’ and ‘harmful,’ are all close synonyms of ‘malicious,’ making ‘kind’ the only genuine opposite. This is a commonly tested pair in questions about intent and character. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.