Found 2 items, similar to roguishness.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: roguishness
roguishness
n 1: the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks [syn:
prankishness,
rascality]
2: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or
annoyance in others [syn:
mischief,
mischief-making,
mischievousness,
deviltry,
devilry,
devilment,
rascality,
roguery,
shenanigan]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Roguishness
Roguish
\Rogu"ish\, a.
1. Vagrant. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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His roguish madness
Allows itself to anything. --Shak.
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2. Resembling, or characteristic of, a rogue; knavish.
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3. Pleasantly mischievous; waggish; arch.
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The most bewitching leer with her eyes, the most
roguish cast. --Dryden.
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Rogu"ish*ly, adv. --
Rogu"ish*ness,
n.
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