mischievous

• Descreve uma pessoa, especialmente uma criança, que gosta de causar pequenos transtornos ou pregar peças nos outros de forma brincalhona. Também pode indicar alguém travesso, malicioso ou com um humor leve e provocador.

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.

   Travesso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarchfrolicsomeimpishnaughtyplayfulpuckishroguishsaucyteasingwicked

   Antônimosobedientserioussolemnwell behaved

2. Causing harm or troubleB2formal

   Intended to cause harm, damage, or trouble deliberately.

   Malicioso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosevilharmfulhurtfulmaleficentmalevolentmaliciousmalignantspitefulvindictivewicked

   Antônimosbeneficialharmlessinnocent