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Meaning of nefarious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nefarious

Pronunciation:/nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs//nɪˈfɛːɹɪ.əs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.

    Example: Aliens have a nefarious connotation in many science fiction books.

    Synonyms:evilgood-for-nothinginiquitoussinisterunderhandedvile