rascality

• Substantiv, das schelmisches, unehrliches oder niederträchtiges Verhalten bezeichnet, oft gekennzeichnet durch spielerische Streiche oder gewissenlose Handlungen.

A noun referring to mischievous, dishonest, or disreputable behavior, often characterized by playful pranks or unscrupulous actions.

unzählbar

1. Mischievous behaviorC1formal

   The tendency to engage in playful but dishonest or disreputable pranks.

   Schelmisches Verhalten

   • The children's rascality was evident in their elaborate pranks on the teacher.
   • His rascality, though harmless, often got him into trouble at school.
   • The novel's hero was known for his charming rascality.

   Synonymedevilmenthigh jinksimpishnessmischiefmonkey businessnaughtinessprankishnessroguishnesstomfoolery

   Antonymedecorumhonestyintegrityproprietyvirtue

2. Deceitful natureC1formal

   The quality of being untrustworthy, slippery, or dishonest.

   Betrügerische Natur

   • The politician's rascality was exposed by the investigative journalist.
   • His rascality made it impossible for anyone to trust him.
   • The con artist's rascality was legendary in the underworld.

   Synonymechicanerydeceitfulnessdishonestyfraudulenceroguerytrickery

   Antonymehonestyintegrityprobitysinceritytrustworthinesstruthfulnessuprightnessvirtue

3. Reckless annoyanceC1formal

   Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance to others.

   Rücksichtslose Belästigung

   • The teenagers' rascality disturbed the entire neighborhood.
   • His rascality at the party ruined the evening for everyone.
   • The court warned him about the consequences of his rascality.

   Synonymedevilryimpishnessmischiefmischievousnessmonkey businessnaughtinessrogueryroguishnesstomfoolery

   Antonymebenignitycourtesydecorumkindnesspropriety