scoundrel — a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskaʊndrəl/
Korean meaning: 부정직하거나 파렴치한 사람; 악한, 건달
Korean pronunciation: 스카운-드럴 (강세: 스카운)
Example Sentences
- The old scoundrel sold me a broken phone and disappeared!
- Don't trust him - he's a complete scoundrel who lies about everything.
- My cat is such a scoundrel - he steals food from other cats!
scoundrel
NOUN//ˈskaʊndrəl//
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue
Dishonest man stealing from elderly woman
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Once a scoundrel, now a foundrel
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Origin
From Italian 'scoundrel' derived from 'scoundro' or related to Italian 'scontrare' (to encounter/clash). The word entered English in the 16th century, likely through Italian mercenary or trading communities, originally referring to a disreputable person or vagabond.
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“The old scoundrel sold me a broken phone and disappeared!”
“Don't trust him - he's a complete scoundrel who lies about everything.”
“My cat is such a scoundrel - he steals food from other cats!”
“The scoundrel pretended to be a prince to win her heart.”
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