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roguishness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | devilment, devilry, deviltry, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, shenanigan |
| Type of | misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed |
| Has types | hooliganism, malicious mischief, vandalism, blaze, hell, monkey business |
| Derivation | roguish |
roguishness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | prankishness, rascality |
| Type of | badness, naughtiness, mischievousness |
| Derivation | roguish |
Examples of roguishness
roguishness
He hopes the findings will be used to forecast the waves and, as such, rob them of their roguishness.
From the smh.com.au
For many, he embodies the greed, roguishness and deceit that caused the financial system to implode in 2008.
From the economist.com
Most found Combs charming in his roguishness, and his parties were never lacking in celebrities and millionaires.
From the kentucky.com
Kirst's readers, who beyond any question of guilt or conscience enjoyed the appealing roguishness of Gunner Asch, may be disconcerted to discover that his creator considers Asch a myth.
From the time.com
The mouth is puckered into a disapproving slit when Miss Prism is in pedagogical mode, but a hint of roguishness softens her businesslike demeanor when she is in the presence of the gallant Rev.
From the theater.nytimes.com
- Prankishness: the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
- Mischief: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
