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villainous Synonyms

Another word for villainous

Choosing another word for villainous depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, constituting, or guilty of wicked or criminal behavior; characteristic of a villain.

Usage Example

"The novel's plot revolves around a group of travelers trying to thwart the wicked schemes of a corrupt magistrate."

Strongest
wicked
nefarious
evil
vile
Strong
heinous
iniquitous
scoundrelly
diabolical
fiendish
dastardly

• adjective (Context 2)

Extremely bad, unpleasant, or abominable in quality.

Usage Example

"The expedition was delayed for three days by abominable weather along the coast."

Strongest
abominable
Strong
atrocious
wretched
execrable
dreadful
appalling
horrid

Opposites of villainous

The opposite of villainous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

heroic
virtuous
noble
wonderful
delightful
righteous
honorable
pleasant
See all opposites of villainous

• Nearby Words

villain
villainess
villainize
villainous
villainy
vim
vinaigrette

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Villainous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/villainous
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