Miscreant
noun
Someone who does wrong, especially by breaking the law.
The miscreant was caught stealing from the shop and was arrested.
Often appears as...
- catch a miscreant
- harsh punishment for miscreant
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Doing wrong or behaving badly.
His miscreant actions caused a lot of trouble for everyone else.
Often appears as...
- miscreant behavior
- miscreant actions
Usage tips
General, Disapproving
noun
Someone who does wrong, especially by breaking the law.
The miscreant was caught stealing from the shop and was arrested.
Often appears as...
- catch a miscreant
- harsh punishment for miscreant
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Doing wrong or behaving badly.
His miscreant actions caused a lot of trouble for everyone else.
Often appears as...
- miscreant behavior
- miscreant actions
Usage tips
General, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legality Aspect
Refers to actions against the law, not just socially frowned upon or unethical behavior.
He was deemed a miscreant after the bank robbery.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity of Actions
Usually implies a serious offense, not a minor wrongdoing or mistake.
The community was outraged by the miscreant's violent actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Carries a strong disapproval, used to express moral judgment against someone.
The judge scorned the miscreant for showing no remorse.
Pro Tip 1/3Legality Aspect
Refers to actions against the law, not just socially frowned upon or unethical behavior.
He was deemed a miscreant after the bank robbery.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity of Actions
Usually implies a serious offense, not a minor wrongdoing or mistake.
The community was outraged by the miscreant's violent actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Carries a strong disapproval, used to express moral judgment against someone.
The judge scorned the miscreant for showing no remorse.
Pro Tip 1/3Legality Aspect
Refers to actions against the law, not just socially frowned upon or unethical behavior.
He was deemed a miscreant after the bank robbery.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity of Actions
Usually implies a serious offense, not a minor wrongdoing or mistake.
The community was outraged by the miscreant's violent actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Carries a strong disapproval, used to express moral judgment against someone.
The judge scorned the miscreant for showing no remorse.
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