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Adjective scoundrelly has 1 sense
- rascally, roguish, scoundrelly, blackguardly - lacking principles or scruples; "the rascally rabble"; "the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy" - W.M. Thackaray; "the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew"
Antonyms: honest, honorable (indirect, via dishonest)
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Definitions from the Web
Scoundrelly
Definition:
Adjective - Behaving in a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous manner.
Adverb - In a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous manner.
Senses:
- Characterized by being a scoundrel; displaying dishonest behavior.
- (Obsolete) Foul; disgusting.
Usage:
Popular:
- He was known for his scoundrelly actions, constantly cheating others out of their money.
- Don't trust him, he has a scoundrelly reputation in the neighborhood.
- The scoundrelly thief stole the old lady's purse and disappeared into the night.
Local:
- In our small town, there's a group of scoundrelly teenagers who vandalize public property.
- The locals have started a campaign against the dishonest and scoundrelly practices of the local politicians.
- If you visit that local bar, be careful of the scoundrelly bartenders who often overcharge tourists.
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