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Meaning of nefariousness
The quality of being wicked or evil
Etymology of nefariousness
The word "nefariousness" originates from the Latin word "nefarius," meaning "wicked" or "abominable," which is derived from "ne-" (meaning "not") and "farius" (meaning "faith" or "loyalty"), implying a lack of faith or loyalty to moral principles
Synonyms
wickedness
villainy
evil
malevolence
malice
viciousness
cruelty
brutality
barbarity
iniquity
depravity
corruption
immorality
turpitude
baseness
foulness
nastiness
vileness
atrociousness
heinousness
egregiousness
outrageousness
flagrantness
shamelessness
unconscionability
reprehensibility
detestability
abhorrence
odiousness
loathsomeness
Definitions
- The quality of being wicked or evil
- * The state or quality of being nefarious, or extremely wicked
Usage Examples
- The nefariousness of the crime shocked the entire community
- * The politician's nefariousness was exposed through a series of investigative reports
Antonyms
goodness
kindness
benevolence
virtue
morality
righteousness
integrity
uprightness
decency
respectability
honorableness
trustworthiness
reliability
dependability
praiseworthiness
laudability
admirability
commendability
merit
worthiness