nefariousness

Example Sentences

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Wever imbues every word with a subtle nefariousness, bringing a depth to the film that it so desperately needs.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

The move, Cogent says, was necessary to prevent its networks from being harnessed by Russia for cyberattacks and other nefariousness — but the decision nonetheless threatens to cut the citizenry off from the outside world.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2022

“It’s a new technology and there’s a nefariousness behind it,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2022

When you’re full of energy and potential, the system’s nefariousness remains abstract.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2018

He defended himself manfully, and showed that in every question he had been on the side of righteousness and equity, that he had simply fought systematically against cruelty, oppression and nefariousness.

From The Life of Sir Richard Burton by Wright, Thomas