Senses
狼狈/ 狼狽 in an awkward situation
describes being in a difficult or embarrassing situation; helpless; in a sorry state or mess
狼狈/ 狼狽 complicit
describes people working together for a bad or illegal purpose; often used in the phrase 狼狈为奸
狼狈/ 狼狽 scoundrel
(derogatory) a low person; scum; scoundrel