scoundrel

noun
UK: /ˈskaʊndrəl/
US: /ˈskaʊndrəl/

  1. A dishonest or immoral person.

    1. He is a scoundrel, do not trust him.
    2. The scoundrel cheated the old lady out of her savings by pretending to be a lawyer.

  2. A person who behaves badly but is still somewhat likable.

    1. He's a lovable scoundrel, really.
    2. Though a scoundrel at heart, he always helps those in need somehow.

Synonyms

rascal rogue villain cheat
scoundrel intransitive-verb

  1. To behave like a dishonest or immoral person.

    1. He scoundreled his way to success.
    2. The politician scoundreled his opponent to gain an advantage in the election.
scoundrel transitive-verb

  1. To deceive or cheat someone in a dishonest way.

    1. He scoundreled the investor of funds.
    2. She scoundreled him out of his inheritance with a fabricated story.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scoundrel" in English means: A dishonest or immoral person., A person who behaves badly but is still somewhat likable..

The phonetic transcription of "scoundrel" is /ˈskaʊndrəl/ in British English and /ˈskaʊndrəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scoundrel": rascal, rogue, villain, cheat.

Example usage of "scoundrel": "He is a scoundrel, do not trust him.". More examples on the page.