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Definitions

mischievous

[mis-chuh-vuhs] / ˈmɪs tʃə vəs /
ADJECTIVE
devilish, wicked
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impish malicious naughty playful rude sly
WEAK
arch artful bad bothersome damaging dangerous deleterious destructive detrimental evil exasperating foxy frolicsome harmful hazardous hurtful ill ill-behaved injurious insidious irksome malignant misbehaving perilous pernicious precarious puckish rascal rascally risky sinful spiteful sportive teasing tricky troublesome vexatious vexing vicious wayward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behaved good kind
WEAK
nice obedient

Example Sentences

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The mischievous thieving monkey Ukiki is once again trying to make off with the belongings of a passerby when he is stopped by another traveler: Princess Daisy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"This coin captures everything we love about him, that unmistakable mischievous grin, his furry pal Gnasher by his side and that irresistible spirit of rebellion that has made him a favourite across generations," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

He himself became quite the mischievous manipulator of the press.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Finding a suit and cowl made just for him, Damian transforms into Little Batman in order to safeguard Wayne Manor and Gotham City from villains, including a rather mischievous Joker.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

We were all mischievous because we felt cooped up and anxious.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.