Antonyms for nefariousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ni-fair-ee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : nɪˈfɛər i əs


Definition of nefariousness

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin nefarius "wicked, abominable, impious," from nefas "crime, wrong, impiety," from ne- "not" (see un-) + fas "right, lawful, divinely spoken," related to fari "to speak" (see fame (n.)). Related: Nefariously.
  • As in atrocity : noun outrageous behavior
  • As in evildoing : noun transgression
  • As in glaringness : noun flagrancy
  • As in grossness : noun flagrancy
  • As in monstrousness : noun enormity
  • As in enormity : noun horribleness
Example sentences :
  • Mary gratified her eager mind by careful studies in this chosen line of nefariousness.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • There was a nefariousness about the new suggestion that proved very attractive in Blentmouth.
  • Extract from : « Tristram of Blent » by Anthony Hope
  • The nefariousness of the scheme thus revealed infuriated Barmouth.
  • Extract from : « The Intrusions of Peggy » by Anthony Hope

Synonyms for nefariousness

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