miscreant

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Quotations 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK, US) enPR: mĭsʹkrē-ənt, IPA: /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/, SAMPA: /"mIs.kri.@nt/
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[edit] Adjective

miscreant (comparative more miscreant, superlative most miscreant)

1. Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.
2. (theology) Holding an incorrect religious belief.

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[edit] Noun

miscreant (plural miscreants)

1. One who has behaved badly, or illegally.

   The teacher sent the miscreants to see the school principal.

2. One not restrained by moral principles; an unscrupulous villain.
3. (theology) One who holds an incorrect religious belief; an unbeliever.

[edit] Quotations

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:troublemaker
• See also Wikisaurus:villain

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