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Meaning of naughtiness
The primary meaning of the word "naughtiness" refers to behavior that is slightly bad or mischievous, often in a playful or charming way.
Etymology of naughtiness
The word "naughtiness" originates from the Old English word "nāht" or "nōht", meaning "nothing" or "evil", and the suffix "-iness", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
Historically, the term has been used to describe behavior that is morally wrong or disobedient, but not necessarily serious enough to be considered evil
Synonyms
misbehavior
disobedience
unruliness
mischievousness
wickedness
badness
naught
delinquency
misconduct
imprudence
recklessness
impishness
roguishness
rascality
villainy
scampishness
impertinence
insolence
disrespect
intransigence
obstinacy
willfulness
waywardness
perversity
cussedness
orneriness
contrariness
rebelliousness
recalcitrance
intractability
unmanageability
uncontrollability
uncooperativeness
Definitions
- The quality of being slightly bad or mischievous, often in a playful or charming way
- Behavior that is slightly bad or disobedient, but not seriously so
- Mischief or bad behavior, especially in a child
Usage Examples
- The child's naughtiness was evident in the mischievous glint in her eye
- His naughtiness got him into trouble at school, but his charm helped him talk his way out of it
- The naughtiness of the prank was balanced by its harmless nature
Antonyms
obedience
compliance
cooperation
docility
meekness
submissiveness
tractability
manageability
controllability
cooperativeness
goodness
virtue
righteousness
morality
integrity
uprightness
respectfulness
deference
politeness
courtesy
considerateness