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SCOUNDRELLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Lacking principles or scruples

Example:

the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew

Synonyms:

blackguardly; rascally; roguish; scoundrelly

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

dishonest; dishonorable (deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive)

Derivation:

scoundrel (a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately)

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