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miscreant

The correct spelling is miscreant.

How to pronounce miscreant

/ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/

Say it like: Mis-cree-nt

The correct spelling is miscreant. One who has behaved badly, or illegally. For example: "The teacher sent the miscreants to see the school principal."

Usage Examples

The teacher sent the miscreants to see the school principal.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One who has behaved badly, or illegally.
  2. 2.One not restrained by moral principles; an unscrupulous villain.
  3. 3.One who holds a false religious belief; a misbeliever.

adjective

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

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