badman

/ˈbædmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who engages in or is associated with unlawful or immoral activities.

“The police were trying to track down a notorious badman in the city.”

2. noun

A person who is considered to be of poor moral character, often due to their behavior or actions.

“He was known as a badman in his community for his reckless driving habits.”

Synonyms

  • ne'er-do-well
  • rascal
  • scoundrel

Antonyms

  • goodman
  • upstanding citizen