Heinous synonyms

nefarious

The definition of nefarious is someone who is known for being very wicked.

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cruel (related)

Disposed to inflict pain or suffering:

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hateful

Causing or deserving hate; loathsome; detestable; odious

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despicable (related)

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atrocious

Frightful, evil, cruel or monstrous.

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terrible

Dreadful; causing alarm and fear.

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good (antonym)

Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.

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monstrous

The definition of monstrous is something horrible or evil, like a monster, or something that is extremely large.

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wicked

Playfully malicious or mischievous:

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reprehensible (related)

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vile (related)

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awful

Dreadful; appalling

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detestable

Inspiring or deserving abhorrence or scorn.

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odious

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive:

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outrageous

Having the nature of, involving, or doing great injury or wrong

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shocking

Inspiring shock; startling

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flagitious

Infamous; scandalous:

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shameful (related)

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egregious (related)

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unforgivable (related)

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abominable

Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]

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crying

That demands action or attention.

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evil

Characterized by or indicating future misfortune; ominous:

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flagrant

Conspicuously bad, offensive, or reprehensible:

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grisly

Causing repugnance; gruesome.

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hideous

Distressing or offensive to the ear; horrible.

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horrifying

Tending to inspire horror; that horrifies; horrific.

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malicious

Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

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sickening

Causing sickness or disgust.

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unspeakable

Inexpressibly bad or objectionable:

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admirable (antonym)

The definition of admirable is someone or something with positive characteristics worthy of adoration, love or respect.

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wonderful (antonym)

Wonderful is defined as an amazing, astonishing, excellent or enjoyable person, thing or event.

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lovely (antonym)

The definition of lovely is someone or something attractive or inspires love.

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magnificent (antonym)

Beautiful in a grand or stately way; rich or sumptuous, as in construction, decoration, form, etc.

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scandalous

The definition of scandalous is a morally shocking or indecent person, thing or action, or something that hurts a person's reputation.

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right (related)

In or into a satisfactory state or condition:

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horrendous

Extremely bad; awful; terrible.

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glorious (antonym)

(Informal) Very delightful or enjoyable

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enormous

(Archaic) Very wicked; outrageous

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frightful (related)

(Informal) Excessive; extreme:

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