Meaning & use
nefarious
Extremely wicked, criminal, or morally dishonest in nature or intent.
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The detective slowly uncovered the businessman's nefarious scheme to launder stolen money.
The villain's nefarious plan involved deceiving the entire town for personal gain.
A note on using this word
Nefarious is a strong, somewhat literary word, often used for elaborate or calculated wrongdoing rather than minor misbehavior.
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