nefarious

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From Latin nefārius < ne- (not) + fari (to speak) "Unspeakable"

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ne*fa"ri*ous

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nefarious (comparative more nefarious, superlative most nefarious)

Positive
nefarious

Comparative
more nefarious

Superlative
most nefarious

  1. infamous for being wicked
    The nefarious wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret rituals.

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