nefarious
/nəˈfɛɹiəs/
wicked or criminal
nefarious in a sentence
“The villain's nefarious plot was finally uncovered.”
Origin of nefarious
Latin nefarius from nefas (crime, sin), from ne- (not) + fas (divine law)
Related Words
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grossly unfair and morally wrong
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morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness
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the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty
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the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
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depravity; wickedness
malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially by a public official