Nefarious Synonyms and Antonyms

nə-fâr'ē-əs

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Synonyms for Nefarious

despicable
Deserving to be despised; contemptible
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atrocious
Very cruel, evil, brutal, etc.
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wretched
Characterized by or attended with misery or woe:
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bad
(Of food) Spoiled, rotten, overripe.
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evil
Characterized by anger or spite; malicious:
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corrupt
The definition of corrupt is dishonest or deteriorated.
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depraved
Morally bad; corrupt; perverted
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flagitious
Infamous; scandalous:
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heinous
Outrageously evil or wicked; abominable
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horrible
Causing a feeling of horror; terrible; dreadful; frightful
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infamous
The definition of infamous describes a person who has done terrible things and is known for a bad reputation.
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treacherous
Characterized by unforeseen or hidden hazards; dangerous or deceptive:
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vicious
The definition of vicious is someone or something that is especially cruel, harsh or violent, especially when the unkindness is done intentionally.
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vile
Morally depraved; ignoble or wicked:
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villainous
Very bad, disagreeable, or objectionable
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base
The definition of base is something that forms a foundation.
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rotten
Having a bad odor because of decomposition or decay; putrid; foul-smelling
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sinful
Of or relating to sin; sinny.
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abhorrent
The definition of abhorrent is something that is disgusting or hated.
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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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antipathetic
Opposed in nature or character; antagonistic:
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contemptible
(Obs.) Contemptuous
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filthy
Very unpleasant or disagreeable.
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foul
(Archaic) Ugly; unattractive.
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lousy
The definition of lousy is something poorly done, disgusting or gross.
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low
Despicable; lacking dignity; vulgar.
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mean
Ignoble; base:
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nasty
Mean or spiteful:
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obnoxious
(Originally) Exposed or liable to injury, evil, or harm
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repugnant
Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive:
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shabby
Showing much wear; ragged; threadbare
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gross
With no deductions; total; entire
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miscreant
Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.
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rank
Growing profusely or with excessive vigor:
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odious
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive:
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Antonyms for Nefarious

good
Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
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virtuous
Full of virtue, having excellent moral character.
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worthy
Having sufficient worth; deserving:
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respectable
Of moderately good quality:
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honorable
The definition of honorable is a person with a high position, worthy of respect or with high morals.
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admirable
Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.
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Words Related to Nefarious

wicked
(Slang) Strikingly good, effective, or skillful:
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dastardly
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devious
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murderous
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Nefarious Sentence Examples

  • I know the list of nefarious uses of the Internet—but on balance, we are building it for good purposes.

  • It's all a trap, masterminded by the nefarious organization known as Octopus.

  • There are many ways for nefarious individuals to hack into Facebook to steal information.

  • The Internet is still new enough that many people don't know how to protect themselves or guard against nefarious activity.

  • Then there was Fitzgerald, Dean's prime candidate for any nefarious act, most notably some involvement in Billy Langstrom's death.

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