Explore Scoundrel through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like villain. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Scoundrel meaning
A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honor or virtue.
Synonyms of Scoundrel
Using Scoundrel
- The main meaning on this page is: A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honor or virtue.
- Useful related words include: villain, unwelcome person, persona non grata.
- In the example corpus, scoundrel often appears in combinations such as: the scoundrel, of scoundrel, scoundrel he.
Context around Scoundrel
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 10 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Scoundrel
- In this selection, "scoundrel" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, backlash, things, space, fleeing, comes and press stand out and add context to how "scoundrel" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and the scoundrel christ a and design a scoundrel character but. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "scoundrel" sits close to words such as abdelaziz, absolutist and accrual, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with scoundrel
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
False patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. (9 words)
Trump is a scoundrel, and Biden is a decent, honorable person. (11 words)
Unless … unless you are sharing with non-family friends, you scoundrel! (11 words)
Entertainment Weekly, the cinematic scoundrel says “for a lot of years” after the events of 1980’s — in which Lando cut a deal with Darth Vader that landed Solo in a block of carbonite — fans weren’t shy about sharing their anger. (42 words)
As patriotism is often the last bastion of the scoundrel, the Senate dived into its umpteenth frenzy of empty cant — Saraki in America and Ike Ekweremadu in Abuja — mouthing beatification everyone knows is the exact opposite of what this Senate is. (41 words)
In a way, its abilities and regality acted as a metaphor for Peter as no matter how much of a scoundrel he could be, he was still a hero that could harness the elements deep down. (36 words)
Unless … unless you are sharing with non-family friends, you scoundrel! (11 words)
Example sentences (20)
Atton Rand, a scoundrel fleeing from his past as a Jedi Hunter employed by the Sith, doesn't get to hold the line against Darth Sion.
For instance, Chameleon Cloak (Polymorph 1) alone ensures the Shadowblade remains in stealth mode, whereas Backlash (Scoundrel 1) is a guaranteed Backstab that, in addition to dealing critical damage, also adds the 40% bonus.
In a way, its abilities and regality acted as a metaphor for Peter as no matter how much of a scoundrel he could be, he was still a hero that could harness the elements deep down.
The introduction of Scoundrel comes on the heels of some particularly troublesome times for She-Hulk, especially in regard to her love life.
The protesters shouted, among other things, “scoundrel press,” “get out of here, corrupt,” “out, corrupt people from this country,” while they followed them, trying to drive them away.
Though the Freestar Collective is an exciting faction in for any aspiring outlaw or space scoundrel, the target in this case is on Wellish, one of the moons of Montara.
Entertainment Weekly, the cinematic scoundrel says “for a lot of years” after the events of 1980’s — in which Lando cut a deal with Darth Vader that landed Solo in a block of carbonite — fans weren’t shy about sharing their anger.
For Kay, we set out to design a scoundrel character, but one that is still new to the underworld.
He adds, “Lando, I think the best part about him is he’s a scoundrel, you know, and I feel like people can relate to that.
Risk it all as Kay Vess, a scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix.
Trump is a scoundrel, and Biden is a decent, honorable person.
False patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
Meanwhile, DIC’s dirty motives kill American citizens at a world leading pace while he focuses giving “get out of jail cards” to his lying, robbing scoundrel buddies.
A very Han Solo-like scoundrel, Dash Rendar, is introduced as a Rebel ally, and it’s his discovery of Fett’s ship that sets things in motion.
Keri Russell plays the scoundrel Zorri Bliss in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Other notable works of his include The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ, a retelling of the story of Jesus as two men, one being Jesus and one being his brother, Christ.
Redeemed Scoundrel nets you a couple of skill bonuses and two rogue class skills or a rogue talent.
Unless … unless you are sharing with non-family friends, you scoundrel!
As patriotism is often the last bastion of the scoundrel, the Senate dived into its umpteenth frenzy of empty cant — Saraki in America and Ike Ekweremadu in Abuja — mouthing beatification everyone knows is the exact opposite of what this Senate is.
Bill’s indeed a scoundrel on any given day, but he truly loves his son.
Common combinations with scoundrel
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the scoundrel 7×
- of scoundrel 3×
- scoundrel he 3×
- scoundrel the 3×
- scoundrel and 2×