scumbag
Real piece of work
Scumbag is a contemptuous term for a despicable person—someone dishonest, unethical, or morally repugnant: What kind of scumbag steals from his own grandmother?
The word originally meant a used condom, which explains its force as an insult.
The literal sense has faded; most speakers use it without awareness of the origin.
Disreputable, despicable person
- sleazeballContemptible, unethical person
- creepStealthy, slow movement
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
- loserDefeated competitor
slimeball · scuzzball · deadbeat · degenerate · lowdown · good-for-nothing · reprobate · wretch
Bent implement or criminal
- thugViolent criminal
- hoodlumViolent young criminal
- grifterPetty fraud perpetrator
- swindlerPerson who deceives for money
con artist · cheat · fraudster · racketeer · hustler · gangster · mobster · felon
Intense physical aversion
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- disdainScornful disregard
- abhorrenceExtreme hatred or disgust
hatred · scorn · derision · despicable · vile · loathsome · detestable · odious
Corrupt or distort
- lecherLustful, predatory person
- creeperTrailing or climbing plant
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
- harasserOne who intimidates repeatedly
groper · prowler · deviant · seedy · sordid · smarmy · sketchy · shady
Measure preventing disease or harm
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- sheathProtective blade covering
- contraceptivePregnancy prevention method
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
protection · safe · sleeve
lowlife
Disreputable, despicable person
- sleazeballContemptible, unethical person
- creepStealthy, slow movement
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
loser · slimeball · scuzzball · deadbeat · degenerate · lowdown · good-for-nothing · reprobate · wretch · heel
crook
Bent implement or criminal
swindler · con artist · cheat · fraudster · racketeer · hustler · gangster · mobster · felon · outlaw
disgust
Intense physical aversion
abhorrence · hatred · scorn · derision · despicable · vile · loathsome · detestable · odious · reprehensible
pervert
Corrupt or distort
- lecherLustful, predatory person
- creeperTrailing or climbing plant
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
harasser · groper · prowler · deviant · seedy · sordid · smarmy · sketchy · shady · unsavory
prophylactic
Measure preventing disease or harm
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- sheathProtective blade covering
- contraceptivePregnancy prevention method
latex · protection · safe · sleeve
scumbagsaint
Canonized holy person
angel · good person · mensch · salt of the earth · straight arrow
scumbaghero
One admired for courage
heroine · idol · role model · gentleman · lady
scumbagdo-gooder
Naively earnest helper
philanthropist · humanitarian · altruist · benefactor · sweetheart