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roguishness

/ˈrəʊ.ɡɪʃ.nəs/

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noun

/ˈrəʊ.ɡɪʃ.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или черту игривого озорства, нечестности или участия в сомнительных проделках, часто вызывающих легкое раздражение или неудобство у других.

A noun referring to the quality or trait of being playfully mischievous, dishonest, or engaging in disreputable pranks, often causing mild annoyance or discomfort to others.

uncountable

  1. Mischievous behaviorB2informal

    The quality of being playfully mischievous or engaging in harmless pranks.

    ruОзорство

    • His roguishness was evident when he hid his friend's keys as a joke.
    • The child's roguishness often got him into trouble, but everyone found it endearing.
    • Her eyes sparkled with a hint of roguishness as she planned the surprise.

    Synonymsfrolicsomenessmischievousnessnaughtinessplayfulnessprankishnessrascalitysportiveness

    Antonymsgravityseriousnesssobriety

  2. Reckless or annoying behaviorC1formal

    Behavior that is reckless, dishonest, or causes discomfort or annoyance to others.

    ruОзорство или безрассудство

    • The politician's roguishness was criticized as a disregard for ethical standards.
    • His roguishness at the party annoyed several guests who preferred a quiet evening.
    • The company's roguishness in cutting corners led to public outrage.

    Synonymsdeviltrymischiefmisconductnaughtinessrascalityroguery

    Antonymshonestyintegrityprobity

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