Scoundrelly

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like or befitting a scoundrel.

    "scoundrelly behaviour"

Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking principles or scruples wordnet

Synonyms

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baseblackguardlyblackguardlyinfamousknavishmiscreant

Example

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"I know the value of time, if these scoundrelly assassins are to be caught and punished."

Etymology

From scoundrel + -y.

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