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naughtiness Synonyms

Another word for naughtiness

Choosing another word for naughtiness depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being mildly disobedient, unruly, or mischievous, especially in reference to children or pets.

Usage Example

"The teacher addressed the children's misbehavior with patience and firm boundaries."

Strongest
misbehavior
mischief
disobedience
Strong
waywardness
unruliness
rascality
badness

• noun (Context 2)

Playfully indecent, suggestive, or mildly improper behavior or humor.

Usage Example

"The comedy show was filled with cheeky jokes and lighthearted impropriety."

Strong
impropriety
raciness
indecency
cheekiness
bawdiness

Opposites of naughtiness

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

obedience
goodness
propriety
decency
modesty
compliance
decorum
docility
See all opposites of naughtiness

• Nearby Words

naturopath
naught
naughtily
naughtiness
naughty
nauru
nauruan

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