1. extremely wicked or evil in character or behavior
2. very unpleasant or disagreeable
Usage: informal

Examples

• The villainous character plotted to destroy the hero’s reputation.
• His villainous smile revealed his cruel intentions.
• The movie featured a villainous dictator who oppressed his people.
• She gave him a villainous look when he interrupted her speech.
• The weather was absolutely villainous during our camping trip.
• The villainous scheme was finally exposed by the detective.
• That villainous traffic jam made me two hours late.