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

Example:
The police are searching for the miscreant who vandalized the park.
The teacher scolded the young miscreant for disrupting the class.

Adjective

behaving badly or criminally

Example:
The principal warned the students about their miscreant behavior.
He was known for his miscreant ways, always causing trouble.