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Roguishness (Noun)

Meaning 1

Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Devilment
  • Rascality
  • Mischief-making
  • Mischief
  • Deviltry
  • Devilry
  • Roguery
  • Shenanigan
  • Mischievousness

Hypernyms

  • Misbehavior
  • Misbehaviour
  • Misdeed

Hyponyms

  • Vandalism
  • Hell
  • Hooliganism
  • Malicious Mischief
  • Blaze
  • Monkey Business

Related Words

  • Roguish (adjective)

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.

Synonyms

  • Rascality
  • Prankishness

Hypernyms

  • Naughtiness
  • Mischievousness

Related Words

  • Roguish (adjective)
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