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VocabJLPT N2

scoundrel

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. scoundrel
2. rascal

A word referring to a villain, scoundrel, or wicked person who acts with bad intentions or causes harm to others. It is often used in stories, dramas, and casual conversation to describe someone who is clearly morally corrupt.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I caught myself whispering, "Maybe I'm a scoundrel too."

Sentence 2

It seems a scoundrel broke in through the back door.

Sentence 3

I just happened to walk by and caught some scoundrel stealing a bike.

Sentence 4

"A society that goes easy on scoundrels is finished," the manager said firmly.

Sentence 5

Even someone like me doesn't want to become a scoundrel.