nefarious

== English == === Etymology === From Latin nefārius (“execrable, abominable”), from nefās (“something contrary to divine law, an impious deed, sin, crime”), from ne- (“not”) + fās (“the dictates of religion, divine law”), which is related to Latin for (“I speak, I say”) and cognate to Ancient Greek φημί (phēmí, “I say”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /nɪˈfɛəɹi.əs/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /nɪˈfeːɹi.əs/ Rhymes: -ɛəɹi.əs === Adjective === nefarious (comparative more nefarious, superlative most nefarious) Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics. Synonyms: evil, iniquitous, sinister, underhanded, vile, good-for-nothing; see also Thesaurus:evil ==== Usage notes ==== Commonly used in contexts involving villainous plans, conspiracies, or actions, as in: ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === “nefarious”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. === Anagrams === isofurane