unkind vs malign

unkind and malign both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
unkind	No	Yes	No	No
malign	No	Yes	Yes	No

unkind (adjective)	malign (adjective)
lacking kindness	evil or harmful in nature or influence
deficient in humane and kindly feelings	having or exerting a malignant influence

unkind (verb)	malign (verb)
	speak unfavorably about