Nefarious
Very wicked; infamous
adjectiveNefarious
Very wicked; infamous
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Imagine This
The vampire is notoriously known as a wicked character.
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Sounds Like
neh-FAIR-ee-uhs
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Looks Like
Looks like 'infamous' in meaning; visually resembles other -ous adjectives and starts with nef-
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Remember This
Al Capone, the Mafia, was the most notorious criminal in U.S. history.
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Other Forms
nefariouslyadverb
nefariousnessnoun
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Connect With
infamous, villainous, wicked, heinous, felonious
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Note
Use nefarious to describe actions or people that are wicked or criminal. It often implies wrongdoing that is morally wrong or illegal, not merely unkind. It is not interchangeable with 'famous'. Its close relative 'notorious' describes being well known for a bad quality or deed, while 'nefarious' emphasizes wickedness or criminality.