Roguishness: meaning, definitions and examples

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roguishness

 

[ ˈrəʊɡɪʃnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

character trait

The quality or state of being playful or mischievous in a way that is somewhat dishonest or deceitful.

Synonyms

deceitfulness, mischievousness, playfulness

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his roguishness, always getting himself into trouble with his pranks.
  • The roguishness in her eyes hinted at a mischievous side to her personality.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

Acting in a mischievous or playful manner, often with a touch of deceit or trickery.

Synonyms

deceit, mischief, trickery

Examples of usage

  • His roguishness was evident in the way he would always find a way to bend the rules.
  • The students' roguishness during class often led to laughter and mischief.

Translations

Translations of the word "roguishness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 malandragem

🇮🇳 शरारत

🇩🇪 Schurkenhaftigkeit

🇮🇩 kenakalan

🇺🇦 шахрайство

🇵🇱 łotrzykostwo

🇯🇵 悪党らしさ

🇫🇷 espièglerie

🇪🇸 picaría

🇹🇷 serserilik

🇰🇷 악당 같은 행동

🇸🇦 مكر

🇨🇿 šibalství

🇸🇰 šibalstvo

🇨🇳 无赖行为

🇸🇮 lopovščina

🇮🇸 hrekkleiki

🇰🇿 қулық

🇬🇪 ცბიერება

🇦🇿 hiyləgərlik

🇲🇽 pillería

Word origin

The word 'roguishness' has its origins in the Middle English word 'rogge,' meaning 'a rogue or scoundrel.' Over time, the term evolved to describe a playful or mischievous behavior with a hint of deceit. The concept of roguishness has been present in literature and folklore, often associated with characters who display cunning and charm in their actions.

See also: rogue, roguish.