villainous

(-əs)

adjective

  1. of, like, or characteristic of a villain; evil; wicked
  2. very bad, disagreeable, or objectionable

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See villainous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. a. Appropriate to a villain, as in wickedness or depravity: a villainous plot.
    b. Being or manifesting the nature of a villain: a villainous band of thieves.
  2. Highly undesirable or offensive; obnoxious.

Related Forms:

  • vilˈlain·ous·ly adverb
  • vilˈlain·ous·ness noun

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