malignant

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

Similar word(s): cancerous

Sentences with malignant as an adjective:

- malignant temper;

- malignant diphtheria

- a malignant tumor

noun

1. A deviant; A person who is hostile or destructive to society.