Mischievousness

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs.nəs/

Definitions of mischievousness

noun a quality of being inclined to or engaging in playful misbehavior or pranks

Example Sentences

A1 Children sometimes show mischievousness when they play pranks on each other.

A2 The mischievousness of the puppy was evident in the way it chewed on everything in sight.

B1 Her mischievousness often got her into trouble at school, but she couldn't help herself.

B2 The mischievousness in his eyes hinted at the trouble he was about to cause.

C1 Despite his mischievousness, he was always able to charm his way out of any situation.

C2 The mischievousness of her actions belied the intelligence behind them.

Examples of mischievousness in a Sentence

formal The child's mischievousness often got him into trouble at school.

informal His mischievousness knows no bounds when he's with his friends.

slang She's always up to some mischievousness, trying to pull pranks on everyone.

figurative The mischievousness of the wind whispered secrets through the trees.

Grammatical Forms of mischievousness

• past tense: mischievousnessed
• plural: mischievousnesses
• comparative: more mischievousness
• superlative: most mischievousness
• present tense: mischievousnesses
• future tense: will mischievousness
• perfect tense: have mischievousnessed
• continuous tense: is mischievousnessing
• singular: mischievousness
• positive degree: mischievousness
• infinitive: to mischievousness
• gerund: mischievousnessing
• participle: mischievousnessed

Origin and Evolution of mischievousness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'mischievousness' originated from the Old French word 'meschief' meaning harm or trouble, and the suffix '-ous' which denotes possessing the quality of. It evolved to refer to the quality of being harmful or causing trouble.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mischievousness' has come to be associated with playful or mildly naughty behavior rather than solely harmful intent.