rascality

noun

Pronunciation: /ræˈskælɪti/

Definition

Behavior that is mischievous, dishonest, or lacking in moral principles.

Examples

• The old man chuckled as he recounted the various acts of rascality he committed in his youth.

• The school principal was tired of the constant rascality displayed by the group of troublemakers in the back row.

• His reputation for petty rascality made it difficult for him to find steady employment in the village.

Synonyms of rascality

Words with a similar meaning to rascality:

• mischief
• naughtiness
• villainy
• knavery

Antonyms of rascality

Words with the opposite meaning to rascality:

• honesty
• integrity

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