roguish

• Décrit une personne qui fait des espiègleries de façon rieuse ou se comporte de manière malhonnête, mais avec un charme désarmant.

Describes someone who is playfully mischievous or dishonest in a charming way.

1. Playfully mischievousB2informal

   Having a playful, cheeky, or slightly naughty quality that is often charming or endearing.

   Espiègle

   • He gave her a roguish grin before sneaking another cookie.
   • The child's roguish behavior was more amusing than troublesome.
   • She had a roguish twinkle in her eye as she told the joke.

   Synonymesarchcheekyimpishmischievousnaughtyplayfulpuckishrascallyslywaggish

   Antonymesearnestgraveserioussobersolemn

2. Dishonest or unprincipledC1formal

   Lacking moral principles or scruples; behaving in a dishonest or unscrupulous manner.

   malhonnête, sans scrupules

   • The roguish politician was known for his corrupt dealings.
   • He led a roguish life, full of deceit and trickery.
   • The novel's antagonist was a roguish character who cared only for his own gain.

   Synonymescrookeddeceitfuldishonestdishonorableknavishrascallyshadyunprincipledunscrupulousvillainous

   Antonymeshonestmoralprincipledscrupulousuprightvirtuous