ruffianly

Thân thiện

A group of ruffianly youths loiter outside the corner store.

Definition

Adjective: * Behaving in a violent, brutal, or lawless manner, characteristic of a ruffian (a violent, disorderly person).

Usage

The adjective "ruffianly" is used to describe a person, their appearance, or their behavior as rough, aggressive, and lacking in civility or respect for the law. It is a formal or literary term.

Examples

• The landlord was intimidated by the ruffianly group of men loitering outside the pub.
• His charming smile could not completely hide a ruffianly glint in his eyes.
• The bar was known for attracting a ruffianly clientele.

Advanced Usage

• "the ruffianly element": A phrase used to refer collectively to the violent or criminal part of a group or population.
  • The police crackdown aimed to remove the ruffianly element from the city center.

Variants and Related Words

• Ruffian (noun): A violent, lawless person; a bully or thug.
  • He was set upon by a gang of ruffians.

Synonyms

• Thuggish
• Rowdy
• Hooligan
• Brutish
• Lawless

Antonyms

• Gentle
• Law-abiding
• Civilized
• Peaceable

Học thuật

Adjective

1. violent and lawless
   • the more ruffianly element
   • tough street gangs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tough