miscreant

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a person without moral scruples

Etymology

From Middle English myscreaunt, miscreaunt, from Old French mescreant (1080) "mis-believer", present participle of mescreire "to misbelieve" (modern mécroire). Cognate with French mécréant.

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Synonyms

reprobate

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