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Meaning of knave
A dishonest or unscrupulous person.
Etymology of knave
The word "knave" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, originally referring to a boy or a servant
Over time, the term took on a more negative connotation, implying dishonesty or untrustworthiness
In modern English, the word is often used to describe someone who is considered immoral or unscrupulous
Synonyms
scoundrel
rascal
rogue
villain
miscreant
reprobate
ne'er-do-well
good-for-nothing
wastrel
libertine
debauchee
profligate
dissolute
immoral
corrupt
depraved
base
vile
despicable
contemptible
odious
abhorrent
detestable
execrable
reprehensible
ignoble
disreputable
unscrupulous
cunning
crafty
deceitful
dishonest
untrustworthy
treacherous
perfidious
infamous
notorious
scandalous
shameful
disgraceful
Definitions
- A dishonest or unscrupulous person, especially a man
- A servant or attendant, especially in a royal or noble household
- A playing card with a picture of a servant or attendant, ranking below a king and above a ten
Usage Examples
- The politician was revealed to be a knave, embezzling funds from the state treasury
- The king's advisor was a cunning knave, manipulating the monarch for his own gain
- The playing card depicted a knave, a young servant boy with a mischievous grin
Antonyms
hero
villain
gentleman
lady
saint
role model
paragon
exemplar
idealist
altruist
philanthropist
humanitarian
benefactor
patron
supporter
advocate
champion
defender
protector
guardian
honest
trustworthy
reliable
respectable
admirable
commendable
praiseworthy
honorable
noble
virtuous
upright
righteous
moral
ethical
principled