rogue
Someone who behaves badly or dishonestly, but is often likeable.
rogue in a sentence
- The cheeky rogue sold the tourists a map to treasure that didn't exist.
- Grandma called the puppy a little rogue after he stole her slipper.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to rogue?
- Aangel
- Brascal
- Chero
- Dsaint
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B: rascal. The other three mean the opposite of rogue.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to rogue?
- Arascal
- Bscamp
- Csaint
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C: saint. The other three mean nearly the same as rogue.
Words that mean something similar
rascal, scamp
Words that mean the opposite
saint, hero, angel
More words about character & personality
- ruthless: Cruel and showing no pity at all.
- savage: Wild and violent.
- sincere: Truly meaning what you say or feel, without pretending.
- sinister: Seeming evil or threatening, as if something bad is about to happen.
- sly: Clever at tricking people in a sneaky way.
- smug: Too pleased with yourself in a way that annoys other people.
- sober: Serious and calm, not silly or playful.
- sprightly: Lively and full of energy, especially for someone old.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test