nefarious

🇬🇧 UK/ni'feәriәs/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Extremely wicked, villainous, or criminal.

极恶的,罪恶的,邪恶的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
nenot, opposite of
+
farstem
+
iousfull of, having the quality of
=nefarious

Common Collocations

  • 1.nefarious plot邪恶的阴谋
  • 2.nefarious scheme罪恶的计划
  • 3.nefarious activities坏事活动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The crime boss was convicted for his nefarious activities spanning two decades.

  • 2.

    The villain's nefarious plot to destroy the city was foiled by the hero.

Browse all roots