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rascally Antonyms

Opposite of rascally

Because the opposite of rascally shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Playfully mischievous, cheeky, or impish in a way that is more endearing than harmful.

Usage Example

"The puppy gave a well-behaved tilt of its head before running off with my slipper."

Strongest
well-behaved
Strong
obedient
angelic
dutiful

• adjective (Context 2)

Dishonest, unscrupulous, or characteristic of a knave or scoundrel.

Usage Example

"The detective uncovered a honest scheme designed to swindle elderly investors out of their savings."

Strongest
honest
honorable
upright
Strong
trustworthy
virtuous

Similar words to rascally

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

knavish
scoundrelly
mischievous
roguish
unscrupulous
impish
scampish
deceitful
See all synonyms of rascally

• Nearby Words

rarity
rascal
rascality
rascally
rash
rasher
rashly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rascally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rascally
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