Meaning of the word miscreant in English
What does miscreant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
miscreant
US /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/
UK /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/
Noun
a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law
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The police are searching for the miscreant who vandalized the park.
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The teacher scolded the young miscreant for disrupting the class.
Adjective
behaving badly or criminally
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The principal warned the students about their miscreant behavior.
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He was known for his miscreant ways, always causing trouble.