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Naughtiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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naughtiness

 

[ ˈnɔːtɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 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.

See also: naught, naughty.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,154 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.