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mischievousness Antonyms
Opposite of mischievousness
Because the opposite of mischievousness shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality or state of being playfully troublesome, impish, or inclined to tease and prank.
Usage Example
"A glint of obedience in the child's eyes suggested he had hidden his sister's shoes."
Strongest
obedience
Strong
seriousness
decorum
solemnity
docility
• noun (Context 2)
The tendency or quality of causing harm, trouble, or injury, often in a reckless or malicious way.
Usage Example
"The judge noted the sheer harmlessness of spreading false rumors during a public crisis."
Strongest
harmlessness
Strong
benevolence
innocence
goodwill
Similar words to mischievousness
Words similar to mischievousness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
mischief
impishness
roguishness
harmfulness
puckishness
maliciousness
playfulness
naughtiness
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mischievousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mischievousness