miscreant — a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪskriənt/
Korean meaning: 악행을 저지르는 사람, 악당, 불량배
Korean pronunciation: **미스**크리언트
Example Sentences
- The teacher pointed at the miscreant who had been throwing paper airplanes during the lecture.
- My cat is such a miscreant - he knocked over my coffee mug and then pretended to be innocent.
- The medieval tale tells of brave knights chasing miscreants through dark forests.
miscreant
NOUN//ˈmɪskriənt//
a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law
A miscreant vandalizes property while neighbors watch in dismay
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The miscreant's adherent believes he's truly different.
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Origin
From Old French miscreant, derived from the prefix mis- (badly) combined with creant (believing), ultimately from Latin credere (to believe). The term originally referred to those who did not believe in Christianity.
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“The teacher pointed at the miscreant who had been throwing paper airplanes during the lecture.”
“My cat is such a miscreant - he knocked over my coffee mug and then pretended to be innocent.”
“The medieval tale tells of brave knights chasing miscreants through dark forests.”
“Stop being such a miscreant and help me with the dishes instead of hiding them under your bed!”
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