mischievous
/ˈmɪs.t͡ʃə.vəs/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈmɪs.t͡ʃə.vəs/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈmɪs.t͡ʃə.vəs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Causing mischief; injurious.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved.
“Matthew had a twin brother called Edward, who was always mischievous and badly behaved.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “Matthew had a twin brother called Edward, who was always mischievous and badly behaved.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “mischievous” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “mischievous” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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