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nefarious

The word “nefarious” has 4 syllables: ne-far-i-ous

It's pronounced as /nɪˈfɛr.i.əs/

What is synonym and antonym for nefarious?

In the thesaurus, “nefarious” has 117 synonyms and 77 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nefarious along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nefarious

Antonyms for nefarious

  • abetted
  • allowed
  • approved
  • authorized
  • blameless
  • chaste
  • clean
  • commendable
  • correct
  • creditable
  • decent
  • decorous
  • delightful
  • elevated
  • encouraged
  • endorsed
  • esteemed
  • ethical
  • exemplary
  • gentle
  • good
  • guiltless
  • high
  • high-minded
  • honest
  • honorable
  • immaculate
  • incorruptible
  • indorsed
  • innocent
  • inoffensive
  • irreproachable
  • just
  • kind
  • law-abiding
  • legal
  • legitimate
  • licensed
  • lily-white
  • lofty
  • magnificent
  • moral
  • nice
  • noble
  • perfect
  • permissible
  • permitted
  • pleasant
  • pleasing
  • principled
  • promoted
  • proper
  • pure
  • reputable
  • respectable
  • respected
  • right
  • righteous
  • sanctioned
  • scrupulous
  • seemly
  • spotless
  • squeaky-clean
  • sublime
  • supported
  • uncorrupted
  • unerring
  • unfallen
  • unobjectionable
  • upright
  • upstanding
  • venerable
  • virtuous
  • white
  • wholesome
  • wonderful
  • worthy

Meanings of nefarious

  • adjective
    1. Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.

Example Sentences

  • The villain in the story had a nefarious plan to take over the world.
  • The documentary exposed the nefarious activities of the corrupt corporation.
  • Despite his charming demeanor, he was involved in some nefarious dealings.
  • The detective was determined to uncover the nefarious motives behind the crime.
  • She warned her friends about the nefarious schemes that could take advantage of unsuspecting individuals.

On this page you'll find 194 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nefarious, such as: abetted, abominable, allowed, approved, atrocious, authorized, bad.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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