scapegrace

/ˈskæpiːgreɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who habitually engages in antisocial or immoral behavior, especially a person who is a habitual truant or a young person who behaves in a way that is rebellious or troublesome.

“The neighborhood kids considered the local scapegrace a troublemaker.”

Synonyms

  • ne'er-do-well
  • scamp

Antonyms

  • model citizen
  • paragon