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nefarious

/nɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/nɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Describes someone or something that is extremely wicked, villainous, or criminal in nature.

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что является чрезвычайно злым, подлым или преступным по своей природе.esDescribe a alguien o algo que es extremadamente malvado, vil o de naturaleza criminal, con intenciones o actos moralmente reprobables y despreciables.frDécrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est extrêmement mauvais, infâme ou criminel par nature.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das von Natur aus äußerst böse, niederträchtig oder verbrecherisch ist.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que é extremamente mau, vil ou criminoso por natureza. Refere-se a atos ou pessoas perversas, malignas e moralmente condenáveis.zh形容某人或某事极其邪恶、卑鄙或本性犯罪。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا بالغ الشر أو الخسة أو الإجرام في طبيعته.

  1. Wicked or criminal C1 formal

    Extremely wicked, evil, or villainous, often in a criminal or immoral way.

    • The villain hatched a nefarious plot to steal the treasure.
    • His nefarious activities were finally exposed by the police.
    • The organization was involved in nefarious dealings across the border.

    ruЗлодейскийesmalvado o criminalfrscélérat, crimineldeSchurkischptNefastozh邪恶的arشرير

    Synonyms: abominableatrociouscorruptcriminaldepravedevilflagitiousheinousinfamousiniquitousoutrageoussinistervilevillainouswicked

    Antonyms: benevolentgoodhonorableinnocentlawfulmoralnoblerighteousuprightvirtuous

  • more nefarious comparative form
  • most nefarious superlative form