Basic Details
Word: Miscreant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who behaves badly or does wrong things; a wrongdoer.
Synonyms: Wrongdoer, villain, delinquent
Antonyms: Hero, saint, good person
Idioms and Phrases
- Miscreant behaviour: Actions that are naughty or illegal. Example: "The teacher warned the students against any miscreant behaviour during the school trip."
- Caught red-handed: To be caught in the act of doing something wrong. Example: "He was caught red-handed while trying to cheat on the test, proving himself a miscreant."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The miscreant was finally caught by the police after stealing several bicycles from the park.
Example 2: The community came together to stop any miscreant activities that were affecting their neighbourhood.
Example 3: Despite his miscreant ways in the past, he has turned his life around and now helps others.
Fun Fact
The word "miscreant" originates from the Middle French word "miscriant," which means "to do wrong" and is related to the Latin "miser" meaning "wretched" or "unfortunate."
Famous Quote
"The miscreant may be a villain, but even a villain can have a story." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "miscreant" mean?
a) A person who behaves well
b) A person who behaves badly
c) A kind of animal
d) A place of learning
Answer: b) A person who behaves badly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "miscreant"?
a) Hero
b) Villain
c) Scholar
d) Leader
Answer: b) Villain
3. What is an antonym of "miscreant"?
a) Delinquent
b) Good person
c) Wrongdoer
d) Troublemaker
Answer: b) Good person
4. Which sentence uses "miscreant" correctly?
a) The miscreant helped everyone in the community.
b) The miscreant was awarded for their kindness.
c) The miscreant was caught doing something wrong.
d) The miscreant volunteered at the shelter.
Answer: c) The miscreant was caught doing something wrong.
5. Which phrase relates to "miscreant"?
a) Good behaviour
b) Miscreant behaviour
c) Helping hand
d) Bright future
Answer: b) Miscreant behaviour
