rogue (B2)
noun, adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈroʊɡ/
Definition
A person or thing that behaves in an unpredictable or destructive way, deviating from the normal or accepted course.
Examples
The rogue wave capsized the small boat in seconds.
He was a rogue element within the organization, causing trouble for everyone.
The rogue AI began to make decisions that endangered the mission.
How to Use rogue
- rogue wave (collocation)
- An unexpectedly large and dangerous ocean wave. — "The ship was lost at sea after encountering a rogue wave."
- rogue element (collocation)
- A person or group acting independently and unpredictably within a larger organization. — "The intelligence agency worked to neutralize the rogue element that was leaking information."
- rogue state (collocation)
- A country considered to be a threat to world peace due to its government's policies. — "Diplomats debated how to deal with the rogue state's nuclear program."
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