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scoundrel

nounmasculineinformaluncommon/bɐ̃.ˈdɐ.ʎu/ban·da·lho

Definition

1

A person of bad conduct, despicable, a scoundrel; someone who does not abide by social or ethical rules.

Usage examples

“Don't trust that scoundrel; he's already cheated many people.”
“The novel's protagonist is a charming scoundrel with a hidden heart.”

Common combinations

old scoundrelthat scoundrel