Roguishness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The trait of indulging in disreputable pranks.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His roguishness was legendary among his friends, who often found themselves on the receiving end of his clever pranks.
- The actor's roguishness on screen was matched only by his off-screen antics, which often landed him in trouble with the tabloids.
- As a child, he was known for his roguishness, always getting into mischief and mayhem with his siblings and friends.
- The company's CEO was accused of roguishness after it was discovered that he had been secretly manipulating the company's finances for personal gain.
- The pirate's roguishness was part of his charm, and he reveled in the notoriety that came with being a swashbuckling adventurer.