Pronunciation: /ˈroʊɡəri/

Definitions of roguery

noun a dishonest or unprincipled conduct or behavior; trickery or deceit

Example Sentences

A1 He was caught in the act of roguery.

A2 The children were warned about the dangers of roguery.

B1 The novel's plot revolved around the protagonist's roguery.

B2 The politician's reputation was tarnished by accusations of roguery.

C1 The master thief's roguery was unmatched in the criminal underworld.

C2 The con artist's roguery knew no bounds, deceiving even the most cautious of individuals.

verb none

Example Sentences

A1 He rogueried his way into getting free food at the restaurant.

A2 The children roguery their parents to buy them toys.

B1 The scam artist was known for his roguery in deceiving people out of their money.

B2 The politician was caught in an act of roguery, accepting bribes in exchange for favors.

C1 The mastermind behind the elaborate heist was a genius in the art of roguery.

C2 The spy's roguery was unmatched, as he successfully infiltrated enemy lines without detection.

adjective none

Example Sentences

A1 The children's game was full of roguery as they tried to outsmart each other.

A2 The roguery of the street performers entertained the crowd gathered in the square.

B1 The detective was known for his ability to uncover the roguery of criminals in the city.

B2 The politician's roguery was exposed by the media, leading to a scandal.

C1 The master thief's roguery knew no bounds as he pulled off the heist of the century.

C2 The con artist's roguery was so sophisticated that even the most vigilant of individuals fell victim to his schemes.

adverb none

Example Sentences

A1 The young boy was known for his roguery, always getting into mischief.

A2 Despite his roguery, he had a charming smile that won over many people.

B1 The comedian's roguery on stage kept the audience entertained throughout the show.

B2 The detective was impressed by the criminal's roguery in executing the heist.

C1 The politician's roguery was finally exposed, leading to his downfall.

C2 The master thief's roguery was unmatched, making him a legend in the criminal underworld.

pronoun none

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about his roguery from a friend.

A2 The roguery of the thief was quickly discovered by the police.

B1 The politician's roguery was exposed by the media.

B2 The novel's plot revolved around the protagonist's roguery.

C1 The criminal mastermind's roguery knew no bounds.

C2 The artist's paintings captured the essence of roguery in society.

preposition none

Example Sentences

A1 The children were playing a game of hide and seek, full of roguery.

A2 The comedian entertained the audience with his roguery and witty jokes.

B1 The detective was known for his roguery in solving difficult cases.

B2 The politician's roguery was exposed by the media, leading to a scandal.

C1 The master thief's roguery knew no bounds as he pulled off heists with precision.

C2 The spy's roguery and cunning tactics made him a formidable opponent in the world of espionage.

conjunction none

Example Sentences

A1 I do not tolerate roguery in my classroom.

A2 The magician's roguery fooled the audience.

B1 The politician's roguery was exposed by the media.

B2 The detective was known for his roguery in solving cases.

C1 The con artist's roguery knew no bounds as he scammed countless victims.

C2 The master thief's roguery was unmatched as he pulled off heists with precision and skill.

interjection none

Example Sentences

A1 Roguery! I can't believe you tricked me like that.

A2 Roguery! That was a sneaky move.

B1 Roguery! I should have known better than to trust you.

B2 Roguery! Your deception knows no bounds.

C1 Roguery! Your cunning ways never cease to amaze me.

C2 Roguery! You truly are a master of deceit.

article none

Example Sentences

A1 The children's game was full of innocent roguery.

A2 He was known for his playful roguery, always getting into mischief.

B1 The comedian's roguery on stage had the audience in stitches.

B2 The politician's roguery was exposed by the media, causing a scandal.

C1 The master thief's roguery was unmatched, always managing to outsmart the authorities.

C2 The spy's roguery was so skillful that he was able to infiltrate enemy lines undetected.

Examples of roguery in a Sentence

formal The investigation revealed a pattern of roguery within the company's financial department.

informal I can't believe the level of roguery going on behind the scenes.

slang That guy is always up to some roguery, you can never trust him.

figurative His charm masked a heart full of roguery and deceit.

Grammatical Forms of roguery

past tense

rogued

plural

rogueries

comparative

more roguish

superlative

most roguish

present tense

roguery

future tense

will rogue

perfect tense

have rogued

continuous tense

is roguing

singular

roguery

positive degree

rogue

infinitive

to rogue

gerund

roguery

participle

roguish

Origin and Evolution of roguery

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'roguery' originated from the Old French word 'roguerie' which meant deceit or trickery.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'roguery' evolved to encompass the idea of dishonest or deceitful behavior, often associated with cunning or mischievous actions.