rogue
adjective/roʊɡ/
Frequency rank: #4,861 most common English word
Meaning
behaving in an uncontrolled or unpredictable way, outside normal rules.
Example sentence
The scientist warned that rogue AI systems could pose a serious threat to humanity.
Synonyms & related words
- renegade
- maverick
- uncontrollable
- rebellious
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