villainous

US /ˈvɪl.ə.nəs/

UK /ˈvɪl.ə.nəs/

1.

relating to or characteristic of a villain

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The movie featured a truly villainous character.

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He gave a villainous laugh as he revealed his plan.

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wicked evil nefarious malicious depraved

2.

wickedly or criminally bad

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He committed a truly villainous act.

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The villainous plot was uncovered by the hero.

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criminal atrocious heinous monstrous flagitious

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villain