Antonyms of adj beneficent

2 senses of beneficent

Sense 1
beneficent (vs. maleficent) -- (doing or producing good; "the most beneficent regime in history")

maleficent (vs. beneficent) -- (harmful or evil in intent or effect)
        => baleful, baneful -- (deadly or sinister; "the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look")
        => malefic, malevolent, malign, evil -- (having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force")

Sense 2
beneficent, benevolent, eleemosynary, philanthropic -- (generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions")

INDIRECT (VIA charitable) -> uncharitable -- (lacking love and generosity; "all pious words and uncharitable deeds"- Charles Reade)

Similarity of adj beneficent

2 senses of beneficent

Sense 1
beneficent (vs. maleficent) -- (doing or producing good; "the most beneficent regime in history")
       => benefic -- (exerting a favorable or beneficent influence; "a benefic star"; "a benefic force")
          Also See-> kind#1

Sense 2
beneficent, benevolent, eleemosynary, philanthropic -- (generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions")
       => charitable (vs. uncharitable) -- (full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust")

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