Naughtiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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naughtiness
[ ˈnɔːtɪnəs ]
behaviour
The quality or state of being naughty; mischievousness or disobedience.
Synonyms
disobedience, mischief, mischievousness
Examples of usage
- He was always getting into trouble because of his naughtiness.
- Her naughtiness was evident in the mischievous twinkle in her eyes.
playful
The quality of being playfully mischievous.
Synonyms
lighthearted mischievousness, playful mischief
Examples of usage
- Her naughtiness was endearing, and everyone enjoyed her playful antics.
- The children's naughtiness brought laughter and joy to the gathering.
Translations
Translations of the word "naughtiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 travessura
- maldade
- travessura infantil
🇮🇳 शरारत
🇩🇪 Ungezogenheit
🇮🇩 kenakalan
🇺🇦 неслухняність
🇵🇱 nieposłuszeństwo
🇯🇵 いたずら
🇫🇷 espièglerie
🇪🇸 travesura
🇹🇷 yaramazlık
🇰🇷 장난
🇸🇦 شقاوة
🇨🇿 neposlušnost
🇸🇰 neposlušnosť
🇨🇳 顽皮
🇸🇮 neposlušnost
🇮🇸 óþekkt
🇰🇿 бұзақылық
🇬🇪 ცელქობა
🇦🇿 şıltaqlıq
🇲🇽 travesura
Word origin
The word 'naughtiness' originated from the Middle English word 'naughtinesse', which was derived from the Old English word 'nawiht', meaning 'nothing'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent mischievous or playful behavior. The concept of naughtiness has been a part of human behavior for centuries, often associated with children or playful individuals. The word has retained its playful connotation in modern usage.