scoundrel Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
    villain.

WordNet

Scoun"drel noun
Etymology
Probably from Prov. E. & Scotch scunner, scouner, to loathe, to disgust, akin to AS. scunian to shun. See Shun.
Definitions
  1. A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without honor or virtue.
    Go, if your ancient, but ignoble blood Has crept through soundrels ever since the flood. Pope.
Scoun"drel adjective
Definitions
  1. Low; base; mean; unprincipled.

Webster 1913