scoundrel

[ skoun-druhl ]
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noun
  1. an unprincipled, dishonorable person; villain.

adjective
  1. mean or base in nature; villainous; unprincipled; dishonorable.

Origin of scoundrel

1
First recorded in 1580–90; origin uncertain

synonym study For scoundrel

1. See knave.

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British Dictionary definitions for scoundrel

scoundrel

/ (ˈskaʊndrəl) /


noun
  1. a worthless or villainous person

Origin of scoundrel

1
C16: of unknown origin

Derived forms of scoundrel

  • scoundrelly, adjective

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