"Roguishness" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Roguishness
"Roguishness" Meaning
Disorderly behavior; mischievousness.
"Roguishness" Examples
Roguishness
Renders for several definitions of this word as follows:
1. A quality of being mischievous and cunning, often in a charming and attractive way
The playwright used roguishness to create a charismatic but unscrupulous villain.
Actor Brando added his roguishness to the role of a swindler in the movie. Rapunzel's fiery roguishness made her a favorite with the crowd at the fair. Detective Brown admired the charming roguishness of the thief.
2. Improper or deceitful conduct, especially among aristocratic classes
The young lord’s roguishness landed him in trouble.
Duke Phillips' roguishness kept him in hot water. He foozled a scene because his roguishness caused stiff character challenges.
This word offers an understandable and conversational alternative to charming rot and indicates people with charisma or charming until a wicked point.