scoundrelly en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English scoundrel Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English scoundrelly From scoundrel + -y.
Meanings
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Like or befitting a scoundrel.
scoundrelly behaviour
I know the value of time, if these scoundrelly assassins are to be caught and punished.
1923, Agatha Christie, The Murder on the Links:Scoundrelly Congressional Republicans Of The United States. This refers to Republican officials that show contempt for the idea of truth.
2026, Richard Stallman, “Glossary”, in stallman.org:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most scoundrelly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more scoundrelly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
es canallesco (Translations) · es vil (Translations)