Definitions

1. noun

a person who behaves in a dishonest or unscrupulous way, especially for personal gain

“He was exposed as a scoundrel who had been embezzling company funds for years.”

2. noun

a person who engages in disreputable or criminal behavior

“The scoundrel was brought to justice after a long investigation.”

3. adjective

disreputable or unscrupulous

“The scoundrel-like behavior of the company’s CEO led to a public outcry.”