mal, male = bad; abnormal; worse

malodorous

• Having a pleasant smell.

• Having a bad smell.

• Having a sweet taste.

• Having a bright color.

malfeasance

• A type of legal agreement

• Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

• A financial term related to profit

• A method of public speaking

malice

• The intention or desire to do good or help others.

• The intention or desire to do evil or cause injury.

• A feeling of happiness or joy.

• A state of confusion or uncertainty.

malevolent

• Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

• Displaying kindness and compassion towards others.

• Being indifferent to the suffering of others.

• Having a strong desire to help and support others.

dismal (adj)

• cheerful; bringing joy

• depressing; causing gloom or misery; causing bad feelings

• bright; full of light

• exciting; full of energy

malady

• A disease or illness.

• A type of medication.

• A medical procedure.

• A symptom of a condition.

malefactor

• A person who commits a crime or does bad things.

• A person who helps others in need.

• A person who studies the law.

• A person who creates art.

malignant

• Very virulent or infectious; harmful.

• Benign and non-threatening.

• Mild and easily treatable.

• Causing no harm or danger.

malnourished

• Not getting enough nutrients from food, leading to poor health.

• Consuming an excess of calories without proper nutrition.

• Having a balanced diet with all essential nutrients.

• Experiencing temporary hunger due to lack of food availability.

malfunction

• Fail to function normally or satisfactorily.

• To operate at maximum efficiency.

• To enhance performance beyond normal limits.

• To function without any errors.