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nefarious

adjective

extremely wicked

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Word length
9
Starts with
N
Ends with
S
Contains
EFARIOU
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs

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Definitions

adjective

  1. extremely wicked

    “nefarious schemes”

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Example Sentences

nefarious schemes
a villainous plot
a villainous band of thieves

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