nefarious

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 References

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin nefārius < ne- (“‘not’”) + fari (“‘to speak’”) "Unspeakable"

[edit] Pronunciation

ne*fa"ri*ous

• Rhymes: -ɛəriəs

[edit] Adjective

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.

[edit] Synonyms

• evil
• vicious
• wicked
• See also Wikisaurus:evil

[edit] Derived terms

• nefariously
• nefariousness

[edit] Translations

[edit] References

• Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary "nefarious"
• Dictionary.com "nefarious"