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blackguardly

/ˈblæɡ.əd.li/

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adjective

/ˈblæɡ.əd.li/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее поведение, которое является беспринципным, бесчестным или характерным для негодяя.

An archaic adjective describing behavior that is unprincipled, dishonorable, or characteristic of a scoundrel.

  1. Unprincipled or unscrupulousC2formalbritish

    Behaving in a dishonest, immoral, or contemptible manner; lacking moral principles.

    ruБеспринципный

    • His blackguardly conduct shocked even his former allies.
    • She described his actions as utterly blackguardly and deceitful.
    • The novel portrays a blackguardly character who betrays everyone.

    Synonymsbasecontemptibledishonestimmoralknavishrascallyunprincipledunscrupulousvillainouswicked

    Antonymsethicalhonorablemoralprincipledscrupulousuprightvirtuous

Forms
  • more blackguardly comparative form
  • most blackguardly superlative form