Antonyms for ne'er do well


Grammar : Noun
Spell : nair-doo-wel
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɛər duˌwɛl


Definition of ne'er do well

Origin :
  • "one who is good for nothing," 1737, Scottish and northern English dialect, from contraction of phrase never do well. The adjective is first recorded 1773.
  • As in loafer : noun person who is idle, lazy
  • As in rogue : noun person who deceives, swindles
  • As in scoundrel : noun person who is deceptive and
  • As in black sheep : noun disgraceful person
  • As in : noun bum
  • As in fainéant : noun idler
  • As in layabout : noun bum
  • As in lazybones : noun bum
  • As in cur : noun rotten, lowly animate being
  • As in derelict : noun destitute or down-and-out person
  • As in good-for-nothing : noun person who is idle, worthless

Synonyms for ne'er do well

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