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Meaning of rogue
The primary meaning of the word "rogue" is a person who behaves in a way that is not normal or expected, often in a charmingly mischievous or dishonest way.
Etymology of rogue
The word "rogue" originated in the 16th century from the Old French word "rogue", meaning "vagabond" or "beggar"
The term initially referred to a type of playing card, but later evolved to describe a person who was considered untrustworthy or dishonest
Over time, the word has taken on various connotations, including a sense of charm or allure, as well as a hint of danger or unpredictability
Synonyms
rebellious
unruly
defiant
disobedient
disorderly
unmanageable
recalcitrant
intractable
refractory
wayward
errant
stray
vagabond
nomadic
wandering
lawless
outlaw
renegade
mutinous
insurgent
subversive
uncooperative
uncompliant
nonconformist
unconventional
unpredictable
capricious
whimsical
fickle
mercurial
volatile
troublesome
mischievous
wicked
villainous
corrupt
depraved
degenerate
perverse
perverted
aberrant
anomalous
deviant
aberrational
Definitions
- A person who behaves in a way that is not normal or expected, often in a charmingly mischievous or dishonest way
- A person who is unprincipled or dishonest
- A plant or animal that has an unusual or abnormal appearance or behavior
- A computer program or system that has been taken over by an unauthorized user or malware
Usage Examples
- The company fired the rogue employee who had been stealing from the company
- The rogue state has been accused of violating human rights and international law
- The rogue robot began to malfunction and cause problems in the factory
- The rogue trader made a fortune on the stock market, but was later accused of insider trading