ne'er-do-well in a sentence

Meaning: 1) a person who is lazy, shiftless, or habitually fails to fulfill responsibilities 2) a person who is considered worthless or unreliable by society 3) a person who engages in dishonest or criminal behavior, often without remorse Similar words: deadbeat, freeloader, good-for-nothing, idler, layabout, loafer, slacker, sluggard, wastrel,

They warned us not to trust the smooth-talking ne'er-do-well who had just moved to town.
Jenny's sister shocked everyone by announcing her engagement to a known ne'er-do-well.
After years of being labeled a ne'er-do-well, he decided to prove everyone wrong by starting his own business.
We decided to confront the ne'er-do-well who had been causing trouble in our neighborhood.
He was once considered a ne'er-do-well, but he's been making positive changes lately.
I caught a glimpse of the ne'er-do-well lurking in the alleyway.
The novel delves into the psyche of the ne'er-do-well protagonist, exploring themes of redemption and identity.
Despite his reputation as a ne'er-do-well, he surprised everyone by landing a steady job.
They warned us about the ne'er-do-well who had moved into the apartment next door.
Don't trust him, he's a ne'er-do-well who will only cause trouble.
The town was abuzz with gossip about the notorious ne'er-do-well who had returned.
My sister's boyfriend is a real ne'er-do-well; I don't know what she sees in him.
We should be careful not to judge someone as a ne'er-do-well without knowing their full story.
They deliberated over the culpability of the accused ne'er-do-well in the high-profile case.
Despite his best efforts, Mark's brother remained a ne'er-do-well.
We must address the systemic inequalities that perpetuate the cycle of ne'er-do-well behavior.
The villagers suspected the newcomer was a ne'er-do-well looking for easy prey.
We organized a forum to address the root causes of ne'er-do-well behavior in our society.
She's trying to distance herself from her ne'er-do-well past and start fresh.
Despite their best efforts, they couldn't seem to shake off the ne'er-do-well reputation of their family name.
I can't believe she's friends with that ne'er-do-well; he's nothing but trouble.
After years of being labeled a ne'er-do-well, he finally proved everyone wrong by starting his own business.
They say that new guy at work is a bit of a ne'er-do-well; I hope he doesn't cause any problems.
The town gossip loves to spread rumors about that ne'er-do-well.
Despite his ne'er-do-well past, he was determined to make a fresh start in the big city.
I heard Billy got caught sneaking into the movies again, what a ne'er-do-well!
He's always been a ne'er-do-well, never holding down a job.
He's such a ne'er-do-well, always causing trouble wherever he goes.
The sheriff finally caught the ne'er-do-well who had been stealing from the townsfolk.
Don't lend money to that ne'er-do-well, you'll never see it again.
The neighborhood rallied together to help the struggling ne'er-do-well find his way.
She warned her daughter to stay away from the ne'er-do-well boys in the neighborhood.
Despite his reputation as a ne'er-do-well, he had a hidden talent for painting.
I heard they found that ne'er-do-well sleeping in the park again.
I don't trust that ne'er-do-well, he's always up to no good.
He navigated the treacherous waters of politics with the finesse of a seasoned ne'er-do-well, exploiting loopholes and connections to further his agenda.
She felt a pang of guilt for judging him as a ne'er-do-well without knowing his full story.
It's sad to see someone waste their potential and turn into a ne'er-do-well.
I heard he used to be a ne'er-do-well, but he's turned his life around.
He's been accused of being a ne'er-do-well, but I think he's just misunderstood.
Tom was known as the neighborhood ne'er-do-well, always causing trouble.
They say she's dating a ne'er-do-well; I hope she knows what she's doing.
He's been labeled a ne'er-do-well since high school, but he's trying to turn his life around.
She observed the subtle nuances that distinguished the reformed ne'er-do-well from his former self.
The townsfolk breathed a sigh of relief when the troublesome ne'er-do-well finally left town.
He, once a ne'er-do-well, now a philanthropist, sought to rectify the injustices he once perpetuated.
One day, the sheriff finally caught the notorious ne'er-do-well.
He's tired of being seen as a ne'er-do-well; he's determined to prove everyone wrong.
The town rallied together to help the former ne'er-do-well get back on his feet after he hit rock bottom.
The family tried to help their ne'er-do-well relative find a job, but he refused to take responsibility.