Scoundrel

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/

Origin

Possibly related to northern English or Scottish scunner: "to shrink back in fear or loathing" (Encyclopædia Britannica 1911).

Full definition of scoundrel

Noun

1. A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honour or virtue.
• Alexander PopeGo, if your ancient, but ignoble blood
  Has crept through soundrels ever since the flood.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• scoundrelly