nefarious

Example Sentences

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Iago’s words in the opening moments of “Othello” are directed at his slavish follower Roderigo, conveying that Iago’s public posture of support for the title character is a pose to hide his nefarious intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He denied witnessing any nefarious conduct and said he had very limited interactions with Epstein.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“And so for someone to be trading on that goodwill with nefarious intent is very frustrating.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

By August, when Tzagournis’ daughter first saw it at a friend’s house, the movie about three glamorous K-pop stars doubling as brave warriors to defeat nefarious demons had become Netflix’s most-watched movie ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

These two methods are when one becomes prince through some wicked and nefarious means; or when a private citizen becomes prince of his native city through the favour of his fellow citizens.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli