scapegrace (Meaning)
scapegrace (n)
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
scapegrace (n.)
A graceless, unprincipled person; one who is wild and reckless.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scapegrace
Synonyms:
- hoodlum
- racketeer
- cad
- felon
- sinner
- heel
- serpent
- rowdy
- lowlife
- culprit
- wrongdoer
- jailbird
- bravo
- tough
- outlaw
- hooligan
- stinker
- con
- gunman
- viper
- villainess
- meanie
- snake
- lawbreaker
- goon
- malefactor
- rough
- perp
- cutthroat
- blackguard
- convict
- ruffian
- trespasser
- desperado
- transgressor
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
scapegrace Sentence Examples
- The scapegrace youth had a penchant for causing mischief and disregarding authority.
- The teacher labeled the unruly student a scapegrace, despairing of his incorrigible behavior.
- The once-promising scholar descended into a scapegrace, squandering his talents on frivolous pursuits.
- The scapegrace son brought shame upon his respectable family with his reckless actions.
- The mischievous scapegrace was a constant thorn in the side of the town constable.
- The scapegrace's reputation as a troublemaker preceded him, earning him both fear and scorn.
- The prodigal son returned home after years of living as a scapegrace, seeking redemption.
- The politician's scapegrace past threatened to derail his campaign, despite his claims of reform.
- The scapegrace's charm and audacity made him a popular but unreliable figure.
- The lonely scapegrace found solace in the company of fellow outcasts, sharing stories of their misadventures.
FAQs About the word scapegrace
a reckless and unprincipled reprobateA graceless, unprincipled person; one who is wild and reckless.
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The scapegrace youth had a penchant for causing mischief and disregarding authority.
The teacher labeled the unruly student a scapegrace, despairing of his incorrigible behavior.
The once-promising scholar descended into a scapegrace, squandering his talents on frivolous pursuits.
The scapegrace son brought shame upon his respectable family with his reckless actions.
