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mischievous Synonyms

Another word for mischievous

Choosing another word for mischievous depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 naughty look before running off with her slipper."

Strongest
naughty
impish
roguish
Strong
puckish
rascally
playful
prankish
elfin
teasing
arch

• 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 malicious attempt to undermine the director's authority."

Strongest
malicious
Strong
spiteful
harmful
destructive
troublesome
injurious
malevolent
deleterious

Opposites of mischievous

The opposite of mischievous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

well-behaved
obedient
harmless
benign
innocuous
good
angelic
beneficial
See all opposites of mischievous

• Nearby Words

mischaracterize
mischarge
mischief
mischievous
mischievously
mischievousness
misclassification

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mischievous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mischievous
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