rascality

• Nom désignant un comportement espiègle, malhonnête ou indigne, souvent caractérisé par des farces joyeuses ou des actions sans scrupules.

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

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1. Mischievous behaviorC1formal

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

   Espièglerie malicieuse

   • 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.

   Synonymesdevilmenthigh jinksimpishnessmischiefmonkey businessnaughtinessprankishnessroguishnesstomfoolery

   Antonymesdecorumhonestyintegrityproprietyvirtue

2. Deceitful natureC1formal

   The quality of being untrustworthy, slippery, or dishonest.

   Nature trompeuse

   • 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.

   Synonymeschicanerydeceitfulnessdishonestyfraudulenceroguerytrickery

   Antonymeshonestyintegrityprobitysinceritytrustworthinesstruthfulnessuprightnessvirtue

3. Reckless annoyanceC1formal

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

   Espièglerie malveillante

   • 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.

   Synonymesdevilryimpishnessmischiefmischievousnessmonkey businessnaughtinessrogueryroguishnesstomfoolery

   Antonymesbenignitycourtesydecorumkindnesspropriety