bad-boy
Alluring rule-breaker type
Bad-boy is an adjective describing someone or something that projects rebelliousness, danger, or edgy nonconformity, often with an undertone of appeal.
A bad-boy image or bad-boy reputation suggests someone who breaks rules and defies expectations.
The term frequently appears in entertainment and marketing to characterize musicians, actors, or products meant to seem daring or provocative: He cultivated a bad-boy persona throughout his career.
As a noun without the hyphen, a bad boy is simply a man or boy who behaves badly or attracts through his rebellious nature.
Fugitive from justice
- rebelAuthority defier
- rogueDishonest or uncontrolled agent
- maverickIndependent-minded rule-breaker
- renegadeDeserter of a cause
misfit · outsider · underdog · vigilante · Wolverine · Punisher · redemption · flawed
Authority defier
- rogueDishonest or uncontrolled agent
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- magnetismForce between poles
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
mystique · seduction · temptation · danger · edgy · provocative · irresistible · forbidden
Someone who plays tricks
- tricksterCunning deceiver in myth
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- impMinor mischief-making devil
- rascalLovable troublemaker
scamp · scoundrel · naughty · cheeky · devious · scheming · hell-raiser · rabble-rouser
Source of potential harm
- threatIndication of potential harm
- riskPossibility of harm
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- gangsterCriminal organization member
delinquent · thug · hoodlum · troublemaker · lawbreaker · violent · aggressive · intimidating
Mischievously charming
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- wittyCleverly humorous
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
suave · debonair · dashing · cocky · smirk · wink · playboy · Casanova
Resisting authority or control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
anti-establishment · counterculture · punk · dissent · protest · resistance · unruly · incorrigible
outlaw
Fugitive from justice
renegade · misfit · outsider · underdog · vigilante · Wolverine · Punisher · redemption · flawed · tortured
rebel
Authority defier
charisma · mystique · seduction · temptation · danger · edgy · provocative · irresistible · forbidden · thrilling
prankster
Someone who plays tricks
- tricksterCunning deceiver in myth
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- impMinor mischief-making devil
rascal · scamp · scoundrel · naughty · cheeky · devious · scheming · hell-raiser · rabble-rouser · juvenile
menace
Source of potential harm
gangster · delinquent · thug · hoodlum · troublemaker · lawbreaker · violent · aggressive · intimidating · fearsome
roguish
Mischievously charming
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- wittyCleverly humorous
smooth · suave · debonair · dashing · cocky · smirk · wink · playboy · Casanova · silver-tongued
rebellious
Resisting authority or control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
authority · anti-establishment · counterculture · punk · dissent · protest · resistance · unruly · incorrigible · recalcitrant
bad-boygood boy
Praise for obedient pet
straight arrow · goody-goody · conformist · boy scout · teacher's pet
bad-boynice guy
Pleasant, considerate person
safe bet · good guy · steady Eddie · safe choice · boy next door