Definition of miscreant Miscreant

/mɪˈskɹiʌnt/ - [miskreeunt] - mis•cre•ant

We found 11 definitions of miscreant from 4 different sources.

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What does miscreant mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

miscreant - a person without moral scruples
  reprobate
  offender, wrongdoer a person who transgresses moral or civil law
  degenerate, deviant, deviate, pervert a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
  scapegrace, black sheep a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • miscreant (n.)
    One who holds a false religious faith; a misbeliever.
  • miscreant (n.)
    One not restrained by Christian principles; an unscrupulous villain; a while wretch.
  • miscreant (a.)
    Holding a false religious faith.
  • miscreant (a.)
    Destitute of conscience; unscrupulous.

Part of speech

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  • miscreant, noun, singular of miscreants.
  • miscreant, adjective.

Pronunciation

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