sinvergüenza
scoundrel
noun adjective seen-behr-GWEHN-sah Rare
Origin: From sin (without) + vergüenza (shame).
Also means
shameless person
Usage Note
Sinvergüenza literally means 'without shame' and describes someone who acts brazenly, dishonestly, or without moral restraint. It can be used as a noun (es un sinvergüenza) or as an adjective (esa actitud tan sinvergüenza). The tone ranges from mild reproach to genuine insult depending on context. The plural is sinvergüenzas for both genders.
Examples
"Ese sinvergüenza nunca devuelve lo que pide."
Natural Translation
That scoundrel never returns what he borrows.
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