mischievous

• Bezeichnet jemanden, besonders ein Kind, der gerne kleine Streiche spielt oder andere auf spielerische Weise neckt, ohne wirklich böse zu sein; kann auch eine leichte, verschmitzte Boshaftigkeit ausdrücken.

Describes someone, especially a child, who enjoys causing minor trouble or playing tricks in a playful way.

1. Playfully naughtyB1informal

   Behaving in a way that is slightly naughty but not harmful, often in a fun or teasing manner.

   Verschmitzt

   • The mischievous child hid his sister's toys.
   • She gave him a mischievous grin before telling the joke.
   • The puppy had a mischievous look as it chewed the shoe.

   Synonymearchfrolicsomeimpishnaughtyplayfulpuckishroguishsaucyteasingwicked

   Antonymeobedientserioussolemnwell behaved

2. Causing harm or troubleB2formal

   Intended to cause harm, damage, or trouble deliberately.

   Bösartig

   • The article contained mischievous rumors about the politician.
   • His mischievous actions led to a serious accident.
   • Spreading such lies is a mischievous act that hurts many people.

   Synonymeevilharmfulhurtfulmaleficentmalevolentmaliciousmalignantspitefulvindictivewicked

   Antonymebeneficialharmlessinnocent