Just Launched! Explore the new Wordsmyth online bookstore at shop.wordsmyth.net. Take the learning offline with our new children's books and picture dictionary.

Word Explorer

Children's

Dictionary Suite

	Elementary dictionary
	Intermediate dictionary

Advanced Dictionary

More results

Show multi-word results

Browse in wordlist

See entries that contain "nefarious"

Display options

Pronunciation

	Wordsmyth
	Phonics
	IPA

Lookup History

ne·far·i·ous

nefarious

pronunciation:: nih fer i s

part of speech:	adjective
definition:	very wicked; evil. The pirate was hanged for his nefarious deeds. synonyms: atrocious, bad, evil, flagitious, heinous, iniquitous, malefic, ungodly, wicked antonyms: exemplary, good similar words: abominable, despicable, foul, immoral, infamous, miscreant, shameful, sinful, vicious, vile, villainous
related words:	bad, black, heinous, ill, outrageous, reprehensible
derivations:	nefariously (adv.), nefariousness (n.)

Subscribe for ad-free
Wordsmyth and more
Learn more