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Translate files Scoundrel
/ˈskaʊndrəl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A dishonorable or unscrupulous person.
The scoundrel tricked the elderly couple out of their life savings.
A rogue or miscreant, often with a charm or wittiness.
Despite being a scoundrel, he had a way of making people laugh.
Someone who behaves in a dishonest or deceitful manner.
The scoundrel had a reputation for cheating anyone he could.
An unprincipled person; a scamp.
She called him a scoundrel for how he treated his friends.
Etymology
Originating from the late 16th century, possibly from the French 'escoundre' which means 'to hide'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
no scoundrel left behind
Referring to the idea of not neglecting any unscrupulous individual.
scoundrel of the first order
A phrase used to emphasize particularly notorious dishonesty.
Related Words
rogue
A dishonest or unprincipled man.
villain
A character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.
rascal
A mischievous or cheeky person, often used affectionately.
Slang Meanings
A smooth talker
That guy is such a scoundrel, he can charm anyone into doing what he wants.
A con artist
He's a real scoundrel, always coming up with schemes to get rich quick.