Definition

The quality or state of being playful in a way that causes trouble or annoyance.

Example

The child's mischievousness often led to funny situations at home.

Conversation

Did you see how much mischievousness was in that prank video we watched?

Yeah, those kids were so clever with their tricks!

I can't believe they pulled that off with such mischievousness.

It definitely made me laugh; they really had a knack for it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Mischievousness** → It is formed from "mischievous" (from Old French *meschever*, meaning to bring misfortune) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "mischievousness" refers to the state of being mischievous or causing trouble in a playful way.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'mischievous' which means causing playful trouble, and remember that 'mischievousness' describes the quality of being that way.

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