Definitions

1. noun

a wretched or despicable person

“He was considered a caitiff for cheating on his exam.”

2. adjective

despicable; wretched

“He was a caitiff creature, always scheming to get rich quick.”

3. noun

a contemptible person, especially one who is considered to be of low moral character

“The caitiff was shunned by the community after his scandalous affair was exposed.”