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mischievous Antonyms

Opposite of mischievous

Because the opposite of mischievous shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful, teasing, or harmless way.

Usage Example

"The puppy gave her a well-behaved look before running off with her slipper."

Strongest
well-behaved
obedient
Strong
good
angelic
dutiful
compliant

• adjective (Context 2)

Intended to cause harm, trouble, or embarrassment, especially by spreading rumors or sowing discord.

Usage Example

"The committee dismissed the allegations as a harmless attempt to undermine the director's authority."

Strongest
harmless
Strong
benign
innocuous
beneficial
helpful
constructive

Similar words to mischievous

Words similar to mischievous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

naughty
impish
malicious
roguish
puckish
spiteful
harmful
rascally
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mischievous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mischievous
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