ne·far·i·ous (n -fâr  -s)adj. Infamous by way of being extremely wicked. [Latin nef  rius, from nefs, crime, transgression : ne-, not; see ne in Indo-European roots + fs, divine law; see dh- in Indo-European roots.]ne·far i·ous·ly adv.ne·far i·ous·ness n. |
nefarious [nɪˈfɛərɪəs]
adj
evil; wicked; sinful
[from Latin nefārius, from nefās unlawful deed, from nē not + fās divine law]
nefariously adv
nefariousness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  nefarious - extremely wicked; "nefarious schemes"; "a villainous plot"; "a villainous band of thieves"wicked - morally bad in principle or practice |
nefarious
adjective wicked, base, criminal, evil, foul, horrible, dreadful, vicious, monstrous, shameful, vile, atrocious, sinful, heinous, depraved, odious, abominable, infernal, villainous, iniquitous, execrable, detestable, opprobrious He was said to have committed other acts too nefarious to contemplate.
good, just, noble, upright, admirable, honourable, honest, virtuous, praiseworthy
good, just, noble, upright, admirable, honourable, honest, virtuous, praiseworthy
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