Rogue: meaning, definitions and examples
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rogue
[ rəʊɡ ]
adventurous
A dishonest or unprincipled man.
Synonyms
knave, rascal, scoundrel, villain
Examples of usage
- He was a charming rogue who had a way with the ladies.
- The rogue swindled his way into the company and embezzled funds.
- She fell for the rogue's smooth talk and ended up losing everything.
gaming
A player who acts independently of others in a game, typically with a focus on personal gain rather than team success.
Synonyms
individualist, maverick, solo player
Examples of usage
- The rogue in the party often went off on solo missions, disregarding the group's objectives.
- His rogue character in the game was known for stealing from other players and causing chaos.
outlaw
Living or behaving in a way that is not socially acceptable or legal.
Synonyms
criminal, lawless, unconventional
Examples of usage
- He led a rogue lifestyle, constantly breaking the law and evading authorities.
- The rogue trader engaged in illegal activities to make a profit.
Translations
Translations of the word "rogue" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trapaceiro
- desonesto
- bandido
- rebelde
🇮🇳 दुष्ट
- धोखेबाज
- विद्रोही
🇩🇪 Schurke
- Gauner
- Rebell
🇮🇩 penjahat
- pemberontak
- nakal
🇺🇦 негідник
- шахрай
- бандит
- бунтівник
🇵🇱 łotr
- oszust
- bandyta
- buntownik
🇯🇵 悪党 (あくとう)
- 無法者 (むほうもの)
- 反逆者 (はんぎゃくしゃ)
🇫🇷 voyou
- escroc
- rebelle
🇪🇸 pícaro
- rebelde
- bandido
🇹🇷 serseri
- dolandırıcı
- asi
🇰🇷 악당
- 사기꾼
- 반역자
🇸🇦 شرير
- محتال
- متمرد
🇨🇿 padouch
- podvodník
- rebel
🇸🇰 darebák
- podvodník
- rebel
🇨🇳 流氓 (liúmáng)
- 叛徒 (pàntú)
- 歹徒 (dǎitú)
🇸🇮 lopov
- goljuf
- upornik
🇮🇸 skúrkur
- svikari
- uppreisnarmaður
🇰🇿 зұлым
- алаяқ
- көтерілісші
🇬🇪 არაკეთილსინდისიერი
- თაღლითი
- მეამბოხე
🇦🇿 dələduz
- fırıldaqçı
- üsyançı
🇲🇽 pícaro
- rebelde
- bandido
Word origin
The term 'rogue' originated in the mid-16th century, deriving from the Middle French word 'rogue' meaning 'arrogant, haughty'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to a dishonest or unprincipled person. In the gaming context, 'rogue' became associated with a player who operates independently. The use of 'rogue' to describe someone living outside the law emerged later, reflecting the rebellious and non-conformist nature of such individuals.
See also: roguish, roguishness.