miscreant
|mis/cre/ant|
/ˈmɪskriənt/
wrongdoer
Etymology
'miscreant' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'mescreant,' where 'mes-' meant 'wrongly' and 'creant' meant 'believing.'
'mescreant' transformed into the Middle English word 'miscreaunt,' and eventually became the modern English word 'miscreant'.
Initially, it meant 'unbeliever' or 'heretic,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'wrongdoer' or 'villain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law.
The police caught the miscreant who had been vandalizing the neighborhood.
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Adjective 1
behaving badly or in a way that breaks a law or rule.
The miscreant behavior of the students led to their suspension.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39