Usage patterns
邪悪な〈人〉a wicked/evil person
He is known as an evil person.
邪悪な考えan evil thought/idea
An evil thought lurked in her heart.
邪悪な笑みan evil/sinister smirk
The villain flashed a sinister smirk.
邪悪な意図an evil intention/motive
An evil intention was hidden behind that proposal.