Definition

Not kind or gentle; harmful or dangerous.

Example

The unbenign tumor required immediate medical attention.

Conversation

Did you hear about that tumor they found in the patient?

Yeah, I heard it's unbenign, which is really concerning.

It's scary how quickly things can turn serious like that.

Absolutely, we need to keep an eye on these cases.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbenign → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "benign" (from Latin "benignus", meaning kind or gentle). The word "unbenign" means not kind or gentle, indicating a lack of benevolence or kindness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'kind' ('benign') — that's why unbenign means not kind.

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