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roguish Synonyms

Another word for roguish

Choosing another word for roguish depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characteristic of a playfully mischievous, cheeky, or charmingly unpredictable person.

Usage Example

"He flashed a mischievous grin before admitting that he had hidden the birthday cake."

Strongest
mischievous
impish
Strong
arch
puckish
rascally
waggish
playful
cheeky

• adjective (Context 2)

Dishonest, unscrupulous, or characteristic of a scoundrel.

Usage Example

"The novel chronicles the adventures of a band of knavish smugglers operating along the coast."

Strongest
knavish
scoundrelly
Strong
rakish
unscrupulous
deceitful
dishonest

Opposites of roguish

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

honest
upright
principled
earnest
honorable
law-abiding
solemn
demure
See all opposites of roguish

• Nearby Words

roebuck
roger
rogue
roguish
roguishly
rohu
roid

Cite this Entry

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