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The correct spelling is nefarious.
How to pronounce nefarious
/nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/
adjectiveIPA: /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/
Say it like: Nef-ario-ws
The correct spelling is nefarious. Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics. For example: "Aliens have a nefarious connotation in many science fiction books."
Usage Examples
“Aliens have a nefarious connotation in many science fiction books.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
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