Scoundrel (noun)

A dishonest or unscrupulous person.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from obsolete scoundrel "a worthless person", from scoundre "to debauch", from old french escondre "to debauch", from latin ex- "out" + condere "to hide".

Examples:

1. He was a scoundrel, who had cheated many people.
2. The scoundrel had a reputation for stealing.
3. The scoundrel was finally caught and brought to justice.
4. He was a scoundrel, who had no regard for others.
5. The scoundrel had a long history of criminal activity.