nefarious

/nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs//nɪˈfɛːɹɪ.əs/
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adjective

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

"Aliens have a nefarious connotation in many science fiction books."

Synonyms: evil, good-for-nothing, iniquitous, sinister, underhanded, vile

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