Villainous Vocabulary

adjective Despicable is an adjective that describes something or someone as deserving of strong condemnation or contempt.

• His despicable actions were met with swift consequences.
• I can't believe she did something so despicable.
• That guy is just plain despicable.
• The storm's despicable fury left a path of destruction in its wake.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'knavish' describes someone who is dishonest or deceitful

• The knavish man was caught stealing from the store.
• That knavish guy is always up to no good.
• I don't trust that knavish fella, he gives me bad vibes.
• Her smile was as knavish as a fox's, hiding her true intentions.

adjective wicked, evil, or criminal in nature; synonymous with nefarious

• The company was involved in a nefarious scheme to evade taxes.
• I heard that guy is up to some nefarious activities behind our backs.
• That dude is always pulling off some shady and nefarious stuff.
• The nefarious clouds of corruption loomed over the political landscape.

adjective showing or characterized by a weak, whining attitude or behavior

• The sniveling child could not stop crying during the funeral.
• Stop sniveling and act like a grown-up.
• Why are you sniveling like a little baby?
• Her sniveling attitude towards criticism is getting on my nerves.

noun a person who is regarded as worthless or good-for-nothing

• The company decided to terminate the employment of the no-goodnik who was consistently underperforming.
• I heard that no-goodnik is always causing trouble at the office.
• That no-goodnik is up to no good again.
• His reputation as a no-goodnik preceded him wherever he went.