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Meaning of roguery
The primary meaning of "roguery" refers to behavior or actions that are dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous.
Etymology of roguery
The word "roguery" originates from the noun "rogue," which has its roots in the 16th-century English word for a vagabond or a beggar
The term "roguery" emerged in the 17th century, initially referring to the behavior or characteristics of a rogue, and later expanding to encompass a broader range of dishonest or unscrupulous actions
Synonyms
deceit
trickery
dishonesty
duplicity
chicanery
cunning
guile
fraud
swindling
cheating
thievery
banditry
knavery
villainy
rascality
scoundrelism
perfidy
treachery
double-dealing
sharp practice
unscrupulousness
corruption
malfeasance
misfeasance
nonfeasance
lawlessness
misconduct
misbehavior
delinquency
turpitude
iniquity
wickedness
nefariousness
untrustworthiness
unreliability
shiftiness
sneakiness
crookedness
underhandedness
Definitions
- The quality of being cunning, deceitful, or dishonest in a charming or amusing way
- * Behavior that is dishonest or unscrupulous, especially in a charming or humorous manner
Usage Examples
- The con artist's roguery was so convincing that many people lost their savings to his schemes
- * The company's roguery in hiding the environmental impact of their operations was eventually exposed by whistleblowers