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Blackguardly

adjective
1.
Lacking principles or scruples.  Synonyms: rascally, roguish, scoundrelly.  "The tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy" , "The captain was set adrift by his roguish crew"





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"Blackguardly" Quotes from Famous Books



... he had no desire to fail conspicuously in the external parts of life. Thus he made it his pleasure to gain some distinction in his studies, and day after day rendered unimpeachable eye-service to his employer, Mr. K-. For his day of work he indemnified himself by nights of roaring, blackguardly enjoyment; and when that balance had been struck, the organ that he called his ...
— Tales and Fantasies • Robert Louis Stevenson


Words linked to "Blackguardly" :   dishonorable, dishonest, blackguard


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