malafide Meaning & Definition
/ˌmɑːlə ˈfaɪdi/
What Does Malafide Mean?
Malafide is used as an adjective meaning In bad faith. As a noun, it means Something done in bad faith.
Word Facts for Malafide
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌmɑːlə ˈfaɪdi/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | malafides |
Malafide Definition (Adjective)
- In bad faith.
Malafide as a Noun
- Something done in bad faith.
Synonyms of Malafide
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Malafide synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
malafide (not comparable)
malafide (plural malafides)
Origin of Malafide
Univerbation of mala fide, from Latin malā fidē (“in bad faith”).
How to Pronounce Malafide
You say malafide as /ˌmɑːlə ˈfaɪdi/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (faɪdi).