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naughtiness

/ˈnɔːtinəs/noun

उच्चारण नॉटिनस

शरारत, नटखटपन, शैतानी

Basic word

noun
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    [U]

    bad behaviour, especially by children, that does not obey rules

    शरारत, नटखटपन, शैतानी

    • The child was sent to his room for his naughtiness.
    • Her eyes shone with naughtiness.
    • His naughtiness often got him into trouble at school.
    + 3 more examples
    • There was a hint of naughtiness in her smile.
    • Naughtiness is normal for small children, but it needs gentle guidance.
    • The teacher laughed at the boys' harmless naughtiness.

    Synonyms mischief misbehaviour disobedience impishness devilry

    Opposite obedience goodness

◇Word family
naughty adjectivenaughtily adverb