criminalistic

/¦krimənᵊl¦istik, -mnə¦li-/ (ame, mw)

criminalistic — adjective

  • criminalisticpositive
  • more criminalisticcomparative
  • most criminalisticsuperlative

1. showing a tendency toward criminal behavior or ways of thinking, rather than des

1.形容詞C2
釋義

showing a tendency toward criminal behavior or ways of thinking, rather than describing just one illegal act

例句

Teachers grew worried about Felix's criminalistic behavior after three shoplifting incidents.

criminalistic behavior: repeated signs of moving toward crime

The novel gives its lonely hero a criminalistic mindset that deepens each chapter.

criminalistic mindset: describing an attitude, not one event

同義詞
  • criminal

    is broader and often directly labels a person, act, or plan as involving crime

  • lawless

    emphasizes disregard for rules or authority rather than a gradual tendency toward crime

  • delinquent

    often describes young people whose behavior repeatedly breaks rules or the law

反義詞
  • law-abiding

    describes people or behavior that follows the law

  • upright

    is more formal and stresses moral honesty as well as lawful behavior

文法句型

criminalistic behavior

criminalistic mindset

criminalistic tendency

be criminalistic

用法筆記

Usually used in formal discussion of behavior, speech, or social conditions. It suggests a recurring pull toward crime, so everyday English often prefers 'criminal' for a single act or 'crime-related' for neutral description.

常見錯誤

❌The police collected criminalistic evidence from the kitchen floor.
✅The police collected forensic evidence from the kitchen floor.
💡'criminalistic' describes a tendency toward crime, not the science of investigating it.
❌One criminalistic act ruined his career.
✅One criminal act ruined his career.
💡'criminalistic' suggests an ongoing tendency or attitude, not a single illegal act.