Rogue
noun
A person who behaves badly but in a way that is attractive or seems exciting.
He was a romantic rogue who women found attractive.
Often appears as...
- charming rogue
- romantic rogue
adjective
Behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal, often causing damage.
The experiment produced rogue results which couldn't be replicated.
Often appears as...
- rogue wave
- rogue elephant
noun
An animal, especially an elephant, that lives apart from its group and may be dangerous.
The rogue elephant charged towards the group of tourists.
adjective
Relating to a nation, state, or organization that does not follow international laws or norms.
The rogue state continues its nuclear development despite international sanctions.
Often appears as...
- rogue state
- rogue nation
noun
An unproductive or inferior plant that should be eliminated from a crop.
There are always a few rogue plants that somehow escape the notice of even the most attentive gardener.
noun
A person who behaves badly but in a way that is attractive or seems exciting.
He was a romantic rogue who women found attractive.
Often appears as...
- charming rogue
- romantic rogue
adjective
Behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal, often causing damage.
The experiment produced rogue results which couldn't be replicated.
Often appears as...
- rogue wave
- rogue elephant
noun
An animal, especially an elephant, that lives apart from its group and may be dangerous.
The rogue elephant charged towards the group of tourists.
adjective
Relating to a nation, state, or organization that does not follow international laws or norms.
The rogue state continues its nuclear development despite international sanctions.
Often appears as...
- rogue state
- rogue nation
noun
An unproductive or inferior plant that should be eliminated from a crop.
There are always a few rogue plants that somehow escape the notice of even the most attentive gardener.
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Attractive Mischief
Indicates someone's bad behavior is part of their charm and appeal.
Despite his tricks, the rogue had a line of admirers.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Compliment
Sometimes used affectionately for someone who bends rules without harming others.
He's a rogue for sneaking us extra dessert.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Truly Evil
Rogues are not seen as truly malicious or harmful.
She's a rogue for playing pranks, but her heart is gold.
Pro Tip 1/3Attractive Mischief
Indicates someone's bad behavior is part of their charm and appeal.
Despite his tricks, the rogue had a line of admirers.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Compliment
Sometimes used affectionately for someone who bends rules without harming others.
He's a rogue for sneaking us extra dessert.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Truly Evil
Rogues are not seen as truly malicious or harmful.
She's a rogue for playing pranks, but her heart is gold.
Pro Tip 1/3Attractive Mischief
Indicates someone's bad behavior is part of their charm and appeal.
Despite his tricks, the rogue had a line of admirers.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Compliment
Sometimes used affectionately for someone who bends rules without harming others.
He's a rogue for sneaking us extra dessert.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Truly Evil
Rogues are not seen as truly malicious or harmful.
She's a rogue for playing pranks, but her heart is gold.
Never forget "Rogue"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
How do cancer cells...
gets a typo, what we call a mutation. Most of the time, the cell senses mistakes and shuts itself down, or the system detects a troublemaker and eliminates it. But, enough mutations can bypass the fail-safes, driving the cell to divide recklessly. That one rogue cell becomes two, then four, then eight.
Video examples
What if a US presidential...
And that can give you a real good framework to move forward in a smart, peaceful way if you feel that you've got to take it to the streets. Now look, I know all this stuff is overwhelming, and I've got to admit, some of these steps may not be enough. A truly rogue president
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 146 PIPE...
can see these tests all three ons just sticking into my shoes as well lots of them they're starting to irritate me already and part of my shoes and very well protected but that's what we do so and this Darvey he's got hardcore canvas ones rogue he is a road man yes okay and
Video examples
Don't fear superintellige...
But, you may ask, what about rogue agents, some well-funded nongovernment organization? I do not fear an artificial intelligence in the hand of a lone wolf. Clearly, we cannot protect ourselves against all random acts of violence, but the reality is such a system
Video examples
Catherine Bracy: Why...
or of a shady criminal who is trying to steal your identity, or of an international rogue with a political agenda. And mainstream culture has kind of fed this idea that hackers are people that we should be afraid of. But like most things in technology
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
something Chris rogue said Oh Chris Traeger if it's your birthday we wish you a very very happy birthday here we go this is Chris rogue happy happy birthday to you well the arena's are here for you today and we can add we could find them for
Video examples
How flags unite (and...
It was a rogue nation that rose up against the United States, waged war on the US, and at one point in time, this was one of the most un-American things you could have. But yet, this flag is protected
Video examples
Revenge of the Elephants...
has a definite indication that the attack is intentional but a bigger question remains is this a single rogue animal that is somehow managed to escape detection or is it something deeper
Video examples
Wild Horses Kick Butt PIPE...
he doesn't have to fight to the death and neither does this male the rogue stallions move on and life is once again fresh grass and rainbows
Video examples
Snake-bitten Meerkat...
but there's a fantastic surprise ah that's amazing it's not a rogue male it's an esto
Video examples
How do cancer cells...
gets a typo, what we call a mutation. Most of the time, the cell senses mistakes and shuts itself down, or the system detects a troublemaker and eliminates it. But, enough mutations can bypass the fail-safes, driving the cell to divide recklessly. That one rogue cell becomes two, then four, then eight.
Video examples
What if a US presidential...
And that can give you a real good framework to move forward in a smart, peaceful way if you feel that you've got to take it to the streets. Now look, I know all this stuff is overwhelming, and I've got to admit, some of these steps may not be enough. A truly rogue president
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 146 PIPE...
can see these tests all three ons just sticking into my shoes as well lots of them they're starting to irritate me already and part of my shoes and very well protected but that's what we do so and this Darvey he's got hardcore canvas ones rogue he is a road man yes okay and
Video examples
Don't fear superintellige...
But, you may ask, what about rogue agents, some well-funded nongovernment organization? I do not fear an artificial intelligence in the hand of a lone wolf. Clearly, we cannot protect ourselves against all random acts of violence, but the reality is such a system
Video examples
Catherine Bracy: Why...
or of a shady criminal who is trying to steal your identity, or of an international rogue with a political agenda. And mainstream culture has kind of fed this idea that hackers are people that we should be afraid of. But like most things in technology
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
something Chris rogue said Oh Chris Traeger if it's your birthday we wish you a very very happy birthday here we go this is Chris rogue happy happy birthday to you well the arena's are here for you today and we can add we could find them for
Video examples
How flags unite (and...
It was a rogue nation that rose up against the United States, waged war on the US, and at one point in time, this was one of the most un-American things you could have. But yet, this flag is protected
Video examples
Revenge of the Elephants...
has a definite indication that the attack is intentional but a bigger question remains is this a single rogue animal that is somehow managed to escape detection or is it something deeper
Video examples
Wild Horses Kick Butt PIPE...
he doesn't have to fight to the death and neither does this male the rogue stallions move on and life is once again fresh grass and rainbows
Video examples
Snake-bitten Meerkat...
but there's a fantastic surprise ah that's amazing it's not a rogue male it's an esto
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Charles Best
American Businessman
We've heard people say that teachers have no business going rogue and trying to select their own books, technology, and classes - and citizens have no business deciding what is worthy. We believe in teachers. We believe in the wisdom of the crowd.
Quote examples
Charles Caleb Colton
English Writer
There are two way of establishing a reputation, one to be praised by honest people and the other to be accused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the first one, because it will always be accompanied by the latter.
Quote examples
Liz Cheney
American Politician
I think there are some instances where U.S. security is threatened by rogue regimes, by foreign dictators, and there are some instances where liberating nations helps to restore our security.
Quote examples
John Gay
English Poet
A rich rogue nowadays is fit company for any gentleman; and the world, my dear, hath not such a contempt for roguery as you imagine.
Quote examples
Sarah MacLean
American Author
The best romance writers know there's nothing that builds conflict or makes a gentleman of a rogue more quickly than responsibility.
Quote examples
Fred Thompson
American Politician
China is one of the world's greatest proliferators of weapons of mass destruction to these rogue nations.
Quote examples
Jack Nicholson
American Actor
Well, I'm not going to sit here and pretend that I haven't been a rogue most of my life.
Quote examples
Kyle Gass
American Musician
We're like a rogue satellite circling the comedy universe.
Quote examples
John Romero
American Inventor
You want stealth? Be a rogue in 'World of Warcraft'.
Quote examples
Frederick the Great
Royalty
Rogues, would you live forever?
Quote examples
Charles Best
American Businessman
We've heard people say that teachers have no business going rogue and trying to select their own books, technology, and classes - and citizens have no business deciding what is worthy. We believe in teachers. We believe in the wisdom of the crowd.
Quote examples
Charles Caleb Colton
English Writer
There are two way of establishing a reputation, one to be praised by honest people and the other to be accused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the first one, because it will always be accompanied by the latter.
Quote examples
Liz Cheney
American Politician
I think there are some instances where U.S. security is threatened by rogue regimes, by foreign dictators, and there are some instances where liberating nations helps to restore our security.
Quote examples
John Gay
English Poet
A rich rogue nowadays is fit company for any gentleman; and the world, my dear, hath not such a contempt for roguery as you imagine.
Quote examples
Sarah MacLean
American Author
The best romance writers know there's nothing that builds conflict or makes a gentleman of a rogue more quickly than responsibility.
Quote examples
Fred Thompson
American Politician
China is one of the world's greatest proliferators of weapons of mass destruction to these rogue nations.
Quote examples
Jack Nicholson
American Actor
Well, I'm not going to sit here and pretend that I haven't been a rogue most of my life.
Quote examples
Kyle Gass
American Musician
We're like a rogue satellite circling the comedy universe.
Quote examples
John Romero
American Inventor
You want stealth? Be a rogue in 'World of Warcraft'.
Quote examples
Frederick the Great
Royalty
Rogues, would you live forever?
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension