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How do you spell Nefarious?

Correct spelling

nefarious

Remember: ne-FAR-ious (not 'near' but 'far' from good)

Why is nefarious spelled this way?

From Latin nefarius, wicked. NEFAS (wrong). Something nefarious is deeply wrong — evil that operates with deliberate intent.

Common misspellings of nefarious

nefariousnefareousnefairiousnefarous

Example

The detective uncovered the villain's nefarious plot to poison the water supply.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell nefarious?+
The correct spelling is "nefarious". Remember: ne-FAR-ious (not 'near' but 'far' from good)
Is it nefarious or nefarious?+
The correct spelling is "nefarious", not "nefarious".

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