This is the 4607th most frequent Japanese word.
悪質
Malicious; wicked; harmful.
The word '悪質' is used to describe the nature of the scam, emphasizing its harmful and deceitful characteristics.
そのネット詐欺は非常に悪質です。
That online scam is extremely malicious.
Here, '悪質' illustrates the perceived harmful or inappropriate tone of the joke.
彼の冗談は悪質に聞こえた。
His joke sounded malicious.
In this sentence, '悪質' describes drivers with harmful intentions or recklessness, showcasing its usage to indicate hazardous behavior.