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miscreant

/ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/

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noun

One who has behaved badly, or illegally.

Examples :

"The teacher sent the miscreants to see the school principal."

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noun

One not restrained by moral principles; an unscrupulous villain.

Examples :

"The neighborhood kids suspected that the miscreant who kept vandalizing the park benches was a disgruntled former resident. "

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noun

One who holds a false religious belief; a misbeliever.

Examples :

"The villagers considered anyone who didn't worship their god a miscreant and refused to trade with them. "

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adjective

Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.

Examples :

"The miscreant student cheated on the exam without any remorse, knowing it would unfairly boost his grade. "

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adjective

Holding an incorrect religious belief.

Examples :

""Some considered him a miscreant for questioning the established religious doctrines." "

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