Ruffian (Noun)
Meaning
A cruel and brutal fellow.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ruffian was notorious for his violent outbursts and was feared by everyone in the neighborhood.
- He was a ruffian who took great pleasure in causing pain and suffering to others.
- The police finally caught the ruffian who had been terrorizing the local shopkeepers for months.
- The ruffian's cruel treatment of his pets was a reflection of his own twisted personality.
- The ruffian's brutal behavior on the field got him kicked out of the league permanently.