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rogue

/rɔɡ/ noun, verb, adjective · British & US
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What does rogue mean?

noun, verb, adjective

A person who plays or behaves in a dishonest or unscrupulous way; a person who is skilled in or devotes themselves to a particular activity, especially one that is considered to be slightly disreputable or unorthodox. A rogue can also be a device or system that behaves unexpectedly or in an unpredictable way.

Example

"The company's CEO was accused of being a rogue trader who had lost millions of dollars through his reckless investments."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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