Scoundrel Meaning in English
word
/ˈskaʊndɹəɫ/
SKOWN-druhl
/skˈaʊndɹəl/
SKOWN-druhl
Definition
A scoundrel is someone who behaves in a dishonest or morally wrong way, especially to cheat or harm others.
Usage & Nuances
"Scoundrel" is somewhat old-fashioned or literary, often used informally or humorously. It can be milder than "villain" or "criminal," describing someone bad but not necessarily violent. Typical collocations: "old scoundrel," "loveable scoundrel." Rare in everyday speech.
Spanish: sinvergüenza - bribón - canallaPortuguese (BR): canalha - patife - vigaristaPortuguese (PT): canalha - patife - vigaristaChinese (Simplified): 无赖 - 恶棍Chinese (Traditional): 無賴 - 惡棍Hindi: धूर्त - बदमाशArabic: وغد - نذل - محتالBengali: খলনায়ক - দুষ্কৃতিকারীRussian: негодяй - мерзавецJapanese: 悪党 - ならず者Vietnamese: kẻ vô lại - kẻ đểu cángKorean: 악당 - 불한당Turkish: hain - düzenbazUrdu: بدماش - کمینہIndonesian: penjahat - bajingan
Example Sentences
The scoundrel stole money from the old man.
basic
Everyone knew he was a scoundrel, but no one stopped him.
basic
Don’t trust that scoundrel with your secrets.
basic
He’s a bit of a scoundrel, but people still like him.
natural
Only a scoundrel would cheat their own family.
natural
That charming scoundrel talked his way out of trouble again.
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