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scoundrelly

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Like or befitting a scoundrel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • scoundrelly behaviour

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: scoundrelous

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

lacking principles or scruples - W.M. Thackaray

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the rascally rabble
  • the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy
  • the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rascally, roguish, blackguardly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English scoundrel Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English scoundrelly From scoundrel + -y.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: canallesco — Translations
  • Spanish: vil — Translations