2
machiavellian(adjective, wicked)
2
malefic
2
miserable(evil, shameful, depraved)
2
noisome(adjective, bad, evil, offensive, unpleasant)
2
peccant(wrong, wicked, criminal, illegal, unlawful)
2
perverted(adjective, evil, immoral, shameful, depraved)
2
profligate(adjective, evil, low, corrupt, wicked)
2
ribald(adjective, disreputable)
2
ruthless(adjective, wicked)
2
sneaky
2
squalid(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, disgusting, indecent)
2
tricky
2
unclean(adjective, wrong, evil, offensive, unpleasant)
2
unconscionable(shocking, shameful, disgraceful)
2
underhand
2
underhanded(adjective, dishonest, immoral, rotten, untrustworthy)
2
ungodly(shocking, shameful, disgraceful)
2
unholy(adjective, wicked)
2
unrighteous(wrong, unfair, unjust, illegal, unlawful)
2
virulent(adjective, wicked, harmful, injurious, detrimental)
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