Nefarious

Etymology

From L. nefārius "abominable" or Latin nefarius, from nefas crime, from ne- not + fas right, divine law; perhaps akin to Greek themis law, tithenai to place

• Date: circa 1609

Pronunciation

• ne*fa"ri*ous
• \ni-ˈfer-ē-əs\

Adjective

1. infamous for being wicked
2. The nefarious wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret rituals.
3. flagrantly wicked or impious : evil

Synonyms

• evil
• vicious
• wicked