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naughty Synonyms

Another word for naughty

Choosing another word for naughty depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Disobedient, badly behaved, or mischievous (typically used of children or pets).

Usage Example

"The mischievous puppy chewed up my favorite pair of running shoes."

Strongest
mischievous
disobedient
Strong
unruly
wayward
impish
errant
bad

• adjective (Context 2)

Mildly indecent, humorously improper, or sexually suggestive.

Usage Example

"They shared a few risque jokes after the children went to bed."

Strongest
risque
racy
Strong
suggestive
off-color
indecent
improper
bawdy
ribald

Opposites of naughty

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

well-behaved
obedient
decent
clean
good
wholesome
proper
dutiful
See all opposites of naughty

• Nearby Words

naught
naughtily
naughtiness
naughty
nausea
nauseate
nauseating

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