Scoundrel
/ˈskaʊndrəl/
A scoundrel is a person who is untrustworthy and often does mean things, like tricking others or breaking rules.
Examples
- The sneaky scoundrel took my lunch money and ran away before I could catch him.
- In our game, the scoundrel always tries to cheat and steal extra points from everyone.
- My dog is a little scoundrel; he always digs in the trash when I'm not looking.
Synonyms
rascal
trickster
villain
crook
rogue
Antonyms
hero
friend
good person
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