miscreant

/ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/

MꞮS · kɹi · ənt (3 syllables)

English Adj Top 42,630

Definition

Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.

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.

Example Sentences

"How do we get fair treatment when confronting miscreant workers sometimes means no care at all?"