Word of the Day – Nefandous

Nefandous (adj) (archaic)

ni-fan-dus

Not to be spoken of. Unmentionable; abominable; atrocious.

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in James Howell (?1594–1666), historian and political writer. From classical Latin nefandus wicked, impious, abominable + -ous.

Example sentences

“He’s behaved in the most nefandous way!”