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Definitions

mischievous

[mis-chuh-vuhs] / ˈmɪs tʃə vəs /
ADJECTIVE
devilish, wicked
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impish malicious naughty playful rude sly
WEAK
arch artful bad bothersome damaging dangerous deleterious destructive detrimental evil exasperating foxy frolicsome harmful hazardous hurtful ill ill-behaved injurious insidious irksome malignant misbehaving perilous pernicious precarious puckish rascal rascally risky sinful spiteful sportive teasing tricky troublesome vexatious vexing vicious wayward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behaved good kind
WEAK
nice obedient

Example Sentences

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The mischievous thieving monkey Ukiki is once again trying to make off with the belongings of a passerby when he is stopped by another traveler: Princess Daisy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

They bonded over cross-country running and a shared mischievous streak that involved trying to hack their school’s Wi-Fi to avoid submitting homework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

News of Eric Dane’s death Thursday was met with an outpouring of grief by celebrities, who expressed their admiration for the TV star’s mischievous on-screen charisma and his advocacy efforts during his battle against ALS.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

These are mischievous fairies of Welsh folklore that resemble humans but possess magical qualities.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The satyr slackened his pace, looking back with a mischievous grin.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.