rascality

/rɑ:s'kæliti/
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rascality

A mischievous child's rascality is evident as he hides a toy from his friend.

Definition

Noun: 1. Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others: The state or quality of being mischievous, unruly, or engaging in troublesome conduct. 2. The quality of being a slippery rascal: The characteristic of being deceitful, tricky, or unscrupulous. 3. The trait of indulging in disreputable pranks: A disposition towards playful but naughty or morally questionable tricks.

Usage and Examples
  • Example 1 (Reckless/Malicious Behavior):
    • The constant rascality of the students, like hiding the teacher's chalk, disrupted the class.
  • Example 2 (Quality of a Slippery Rascal):
    • The politician's rascality was evident in his evasive answers and broken promises.
  • Example 3 (Trait of Disreputable Pranks):
    • His fondness for rascality meant you could never be sure if your shoelaces were tied together.
Advanced Usage
  • "An air of rascality": A demeanor or impression suggesting mischievous or dishonest character.
    • The character in the novel had a charming air of rascality that made him both likable and untrustworthy.
  • "Sheer rascality": Used to emphasize that an act is pure mischief or roguery.
    • Switching the sugar with salt was an act of sheer rascality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rascal (n): A mischievous or dishonest person.
    • That little rascal took a cookie from the jar.
  • Rascally (adj): Having the characteristics of a rascal; mischievous or dishonest.
    • He gave a rascally grin before running off.
Synonyms
  • Mischief: Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.
  • Roguery: Dishonest or unprincipled behavior.
  • Knavery: Dishonest or unscrupulous behavior.
  • Devilry: Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous conduct.
Antonyms
  • Probity: The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
  • Rectitude: Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.
rascality

A mischievous child's rascality is evident as he hides a toy from his friend.

Noun
  1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
  2. the quality of being a slippery rascal
  3. the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks

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