rogue
UK: rəʊɡ | US: roʊɡ
n. a dishonest or unprincipled person
n. a mischievous but likable person
adj. behaving unpredictably or outside established norms
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The word "rogue" originated in the 16th century, derived from the Latin rogare (to ask or beg), likely referring to vagrants who begged for survival. Over time, it evolved to describe dishonest or rebellious individuals. The modern sense retains the idea of unpredictability, whether negative (a scoundrel) or endearing (a playful troublemaker).
The rogue trader was caught manipulating stock prices.
Despite his rogue behavior, everyone found him charming.
The software update included a rogue script that caused system crashes.
She adopted a rogue kitten that refused to follow any rules.
The politician was accused of being a rogue actor in the scandal.