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Meaning of miscreant
A person who behaves badly or in a way that is considered wrong.
Etymology of miscreant
The word "miscreant" has its roots in the Old French word "miscreant," which is derived from the Latin words "mis-" (wrong) and "credere" (to believe), and was originally used to describe a heretic or someone who held incorrect beliefs.
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include anyone who behaved badly or in a way that was considered wrong.
Synonyms
scoundrel
villain
rogue
rascal
knave
ne'er-do-well
wrongdoer
offender
culprit
delinquent
hoodlum
thug
hooligan
vagabond
outcast
pariah
malefactor
transgressor
lawbreaker
criminal
felon
convict
prisoner
inmate
scourge
pest
nuisance
troublemaker
mischief-maker
evil-doer
reprobate
libertine
debauchee
profligate
degenerate
corrupt
depraved
immoral
wicked
sinful
iniquitous
reprehensible
odious
abhorrent
detestable
execrable
heinous
atrocious
infamous
notorious
Definitions
- A person who behaves badly or in a way that is considered wrong, especially someone who has broken the law.
- * A person who is considered to be evil or immoral.
Usage Examples
- The police were looking for the miscreant who had been causing trouble in the neighborhood.
- * The judge sentenced the miscreant to five years in prison for his role in the robbery.
- * The company fired the miscreant employee who had been embezzling funds.
Antonyms
hero
role model
paragon
saint
angel
altruist
philanthropist
humanitarian
benefactor
patron
supporter
advocate
champion
defender
guardian
protector
good Samaritan
do-gooder
volunteer
altruistic
selfless
virtuous
moral
upright
righteous
just
fair
honest
law-abiding
respectable
decent
honorable
noble
exemplary