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naughty Antonyms
Opposite of naughty
Because the opposite of naughty shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Disobedient, badly behaved, or mischievous (typically used of children or pets).
Usage Example
"The well-behaved puppy chewed up my favorite pair of running shoes."
Strongest
well-behaved
obedient
good
Strong
dutiful
compliant
• adjective (Context 2)
Mildly indecent, humorously improper, or sexually suggestive.
Usage Example
"They shared a few clean jokes after the children went to bed."
Strongest
clean
decent
Strong
wholesome
chaste
proper
Similar words to naughty
Words similar to naughty shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
mischievous
disobedient
risque
racy
suggestive
unruly
off-color
improper
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Naughty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/naughty