If you learn the definition of these words young, you’ll be prepared well with all the red flags to warn you about behaviors we all come across in people throughout our lives. Stay clear of them.
Take this seriously and study and understand this. It will save you a lot of grief in life avoiding sleazebags scumbags and creeps. They also can be described as no good “scoundrels.”
A sleazebag is an informal insulting word for a person who is dishonest immoral and untrustworthy. A sleazebag is a person with very low standards; a low dirty or gross person. Highly negative and rude. Sleazebags are liars cheaters and always treat people bad.
A scumbag is a very unpleasant dishonest and morally despicable person. It targets someone viewed as a total lowlife who does despicable things. The word became popular in the 20th century. The problem is that people use the term lightly to attack a person they have a disagreement with.
A creepy person is someone who causes an uneasy, unsettling or vaguely fearful feeling in others when a person’s behaviors defy social norms or creates ambiguity about their intentions, which leaves others feeling unsafe, uncomfortable, and unsure how to react. It’s caused by the actions of another.
The majority of adults have come across someone or another in life that has had these dark negative characteristics. It’s especially difficult when Christians run into these dark-spirited types. They can be found in all walks of life and in all kinds of social activity and relationships. What you do once you have an uncomfortable feeling about someone; seriously uncomfortable about their behavior, you avoid them. Step away. We all have a “creep detector.” It’s safe to say God has given all of us instinct about others; some more than others have great discernment, a gift from God. Trust your gut feelings. For instance, someone may be an acquaintance, but something about them is letting you know they’re not really sincere and genuine, a friend. They’re a creep. They do too many things that you know are wrong in actions and conversation, and it’s hard not to let them know. It’s natural to want to call them names. You simply avoid them. Walk away. Protect your heart. Keep walking. You’ll know you did the right thing and be better for it.
Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Always Christian at Anne Fisher Foundation.