What does mischievous mean?
Mischievous means Causing mischief; injurious..
Mischievous
/ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Causing mischief; injurious..
Definitions by Sense
- Causing mischief; injurious.
- Troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved, impish, naughty, disobedient; showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way and liking to have fun by playing harmless tricks on people or doing things they are not supposed to do.
Example Sentences
...; that good and bad actions at present are naturally rewarded and punished, not only as beneficial and mischievous to society, but also as virtuous and civious; ...
On the whole, therefore, he concludes that the point of indulgence at which these self-passions or self-affections begin to be mischievous to the individual coincides with that at which they begin to be mischievous to society; ...
Matthew had a twin brother called Edward, who was always mischievous and badly behaved.
Synonyms for mischievous
Antonyms for mischievous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more mischievous
- most mischievous
- mischievious
- mischevious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mischievous?
Common synonyms include harmful, hurtful, detrimental, noxious.
What is the opposite of mischievous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mischievous in a sentence?
...; that good and bad actions at present are naturally rewarded and punished, not only as beneficial and mischievous to society, but also as virtuous and civious; ...
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