Cad

Pronunciation: /kæd/

Definitions of cad

noun a person who is unprincipled, deceitful, or undeserving of trust

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is such a cad, always teasing our cat.

A2 The villain in the movie was portrayed as a cad who cheated on his wife.

B1 The politician was exposed as a cad when scandalous photos surfaced.

B2 Despite his charming exterior, he was actually a cad who manipulated those around him.

C1 The CEO's reputation was tarnished when it was revealed he was a cad who embezzled company funds.

C2 The literary character was a complex figure, often seen as both a cad and a hero by different readers.

Examples of cad in a Sentence

formal The cad was arrested for his fraudulent activities.

informal That cad always tries to cheat his way out of things.

slang I can't believe that cad tried to pull a fast one on us.

figurative His betrayal made him seem like a real cad in our eyes.

Grammatical Forms of cad

• past tense: caded
• plural: cads
• comparative: cadder
• superlative: caddiest
• present tense: cad
• future tense: will cad
• perfect tense: have caded
• continuous tense: is cadding
• singular: cad
• positive degree: cad
• infinitive: to cad
• gerund: cadding
• participle: cadded

Origin and Evolution of cad

First Known Use: 1831 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cad' originated from the British slang term 'cadet', which referred to a young man of low social status or questionable character.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cad' evolved to describe a man who behaves dishonorably or ungentlemanly, often in relation to women. It has retained a negative connotation throughout its usage.