roguishness

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou característica de ser brincalhão, travesso ou desonesto, geralmente envolvendo travessuras leves ou participação em artimanhas duvidosas que costumam causar certo incômodo ou aborrecimento aos outros.

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.

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1. Mischievous behaviorB2informal

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

   Travessura

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfrolicsomenessmischievousnessnaughtinessplayfulnessprankishnessrascalitysportiveness

   Antônimosgravityseriousnesssobriety

2. Reckless or annoying behaviorC1formal

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

   Malandragem ou imprudência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeviltrymischiefmisconductnaughtinessrascalityroguery

   Antônimoshonestyintegrityprobity