Blackguard: meaning, definitions and examples

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blackguard

[ ˈblakɡɑːd ]

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insult

A person who is dishonest or dishonorable, especially one who uses unscrupulous methods to achieve their goals. A blackguard is often considered to be a scoundrel or a rogue.

Synonyms

rogue, scoundrel, villain

Examples of usage

He was known throughout the town as a blackguard who would cheat anyone for his own gain.
The blackguard stole money from the charity fund.

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historical

A lowborn man; a man of humble birth. In historical contexts, a blackguard was often used to refer to a man of the lower social classes.

Synonyms

commoner, peasant, serf

Examples of usage

The blackguard worked as a stable hand in the manor.
The aristocrats looked down upon the blackguards who worked in the fields.

Translations

Translations of the word "blackguard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 patife

🇮🇳 दुष्ट

🇩🇪 Schurke

🇮🇩 bajingan

🇺🇦 негідник

🇵🇱 łotr

🇯🇵 悪党 (あくとう)

🇫🇷 scélérat

🇪🇸 canalla

🇹🇷 hain

🇰🇷 악당 (akdang)

🇸🇦 وغد

🇨🇿 lotr

🇸🇰 lotor

🇨🇳 恶棍 (è gùn)

🇸🇮 lopov

🇮🇸 svikari

🇰🇿 арамтамақ

🇬🇪 ნაძირალა (nadzirala)

🇦🇿 alçaq

🇲🇽 canalla

Word origin

The word 'blackguard' originated in the 16th century and was used to describe a lowborn or unprincipled person. It combines 'black' as a derogatory term for dark or evil, and 'guard' which originally meant a man of low birth. Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone who is dishonest or dishonorable.